just because you "were raised that way" is absolutely a horrid excuse. develop the ability to think for yourself, & maybe have some empathy while your at it. i was "raised that way" about a lot if things. in NO WAY AT ALL does that make it okay
I love my dog so much.. she's just 1 and half years old and I'm already sad cos she will die in 10-16 years time.. she's a shit zhu called Ruby.