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[deleted] t1_jax68r3 wrote

Reply to comment by RevengeOfTheCaptain2 in Alaska's arduous Iditarod kicks off with ceremonial start by besselfunctions

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batmansthebomb t1_jax6ta3 wrote

I like how you're using a site that doesn't advocate for abolishing sled races, but rather improve regulation. Really solidifies your argument there bud.

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dj9008 t1_jax7i9d wrote

1 of the first thing on the site is how many dogs participated, how many finished , and how many died . 0 deaths .

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TheHunchbackofOhio t1_jax7sx6 wrote

Did they not read that link before they submitted it? If they want to "prove" dogs are dying they shouldn't use a site that shows stats that they aren't dying.

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DanJPopp t1_jaxal94 wrote

What I find hilarious is that those who protest the Iditarod seemingly ignore much worse things happening to animals around the world. Including the organization that is most vocal in speaking out against the Iditarod. An organization that has been proven in killing thousands of animals every year: PETA. Don't get me wrong, all animal abuses should be stopped, but the Iditarod is not what should be targeted. It is only targeted because it's easy and gets more attention than going after real animal abuse problems.

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dj9008 t1_jax8xdt wrote

I thought maybe it was the other years that had a lot of deaths , but most of the way down its : 800-100 participants , 1 death per year.

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