2007-03-14 14:03:02 · 11 answers · asked by gregdean 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Because it's instinct and if they didn't, mice and bugs would rule the Earth.
2007-03-14 14:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by Kewpie 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Animals cannot be legally charged for anything because they aren't people, but if an animal kills a person then by law the animal must be put down. Murder is only the killing of a person. Killing animals is not murder.
2007-03-14 21:11:35 · answer #2 · answered by J.D. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because, part of the legal definition of murder is knowing what you are doing is wrong. Since animals such as cats are acting on instict and cannot determine this, they should be charged with mouseslaughter. Or birdslaughter, as the case may be. Good luck with charging them, as meow is not an acceptable plea.
2007-03-14 21:09:09 · answer #3 · answered by Mnementh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many reasons.
Firstly, no human would be convicted of anything for killing birds and mice.
Second, human law pertains almost entirely to humans. Murder statures say person, not creature.
Third: Even if an animal were able to be tried, it would probably be concluded that they weren't mentally stable enough to be held accountable for their actions (like a permanent insanity defense)
2007-03-14 21:08:02 · answer #4 · answered by DonSoze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Murder is a human creation. Animals have no laws, except the laws of nature.
2007-03-14 21:06:24 · answer #5 · answered by Skyhawk 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
can you be charged with murder when u kill a fly?
no, that's the difference between human and animal
2007-03-14 21:09:38 · answer #6 · answered by chrishomingtang 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There would have to be a jury of peers. See if you can find 12 cats to help you out.
2007-03-14 21:06:29 · answer #7 · answered by luna 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
it is the natural instinct for animals to hunt and kill. THAT's why.
2007-03-14 21:06:48 · answer #8 · answered by xswise1 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People have evolved to be more civil.
2007-03-14 21:06:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are executed without trial.
2007-03-14 21:15:53 · answer #10 · answered by jason m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋