I have no problem with people being concerned for animal life. To the contrary, the Bible tells us to replace a bird that has fallen, even if it has fallen many times, and in other ways cautions us to treat animals humanely.
But it's the moral inconsistency that bothers me. I don't expect Today to bring up Schiavo or abortion in segments like this morning's, but it bothers me to think that Katie seemingly cares more about animal life than innocent human life.
Why do you say this? Did the Today show NOT cover the Terri story in the way you found to your liking? From the small amount of time I saw the show they seemed to cover the story completely.
I'm with you -- I like those heart-warming stories about an animal being saved (though I've never quite warmed up to crocodiles!). But is Katie unmoved by the "former embryos" (they wore signs -- as might we all) appearing with Bush yesterday?
Me neither. Life, in all its forms, is a gift from God and should be respected. And I do eat meat. I just also appreciate the fact that a creature has given its life for mine.
Vegans and vegetarians apparently think that plant life isn't as important as animal life, but the reality is that no carnivores could exist without plant life.
As I said, everything has a role in this great mystery called "creation," and it should be respected.
Whew, I'm getting very existential and I haven't even had a cup of coffee yet, LOL!