When the headlines regarding South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s forthcoming book highlighted her confessing to killing her dog, I suspected a smear campaign since such an admission was seemingly incompatible with being a rising star of the GOP. However, after reading the leaked passage obtained by The Guardian, it became clear that this story was indeed true.
Apparently, Cricket wasn’t a good hunting companion and preferred to play instead of fetching birds, prompting Noem to take his life. This decision made sense only to Jeffrey Dahmer and Charles Manson as far as I can tell. When trying to justify her actions, she shared anecdotes about the dog killing neighbor’s chickens; however, this hardly constitutes evidence of Cricket being too dangerous to live. If a 14-month-old dog is not well-trained and its owner cannot handle it properly, they should give him/her away instead of taking such extreme measures.
The most appalling aspect of the whole story was Noem’s attempt to portray this as a positive experience for herself – presenting herself as capable of making difficult choices with minimal compunction – something Jeffery Dahmer and Charles Manson would also find admirable, I suppose. This narrative did not land well at all; in fact, it has sparked widespread condemnation from many quarters.
Some commenters tried to defend Noem’s actions by suggesting that this is a common occurrence on farms or ranches in rural areas like South Dakota where she comes from – my family also originated there. But frankly speaking, I reject such notions – they are false and misleading. Killing your dog simply because it didn’t live up to expectations as an animal trained for hunting is a reprehensible act that no right-thinking person should condone or justify under any circumstances whatsoever.
I grew up in South Dakota, where my entire family still resides, and Kristi Noem served briefly during her formative political days there – before rising through the ranks as a federal representative for our state’s sole House seat back in 2010 when I had the privilege of interning under her. However, it is safe to say that she isn’t nearly as popular or well-liked nationally as some media outlets would have us believe – trust me on this one!
In my opinion, Noem’s actions in killing Cricket do not make her a leader; instead, they expose her true nature: heartless. Her conduct should serve as an illustration to anyone who is contemplating running for office that being ruthlessly efficient and decisive does not necessarily equate with possessing admirable character traits – something Kristi Noem’s case highlights in vivid detail!
In conclusion, I want to reiterate my stance on this matter: killing a dog just because it isn’t up to your standards as an animal trained for hunting is cruel and heartless. It does not make you a leader or a badass; instead, it exposes the true nature of one’s character – something that should serve as food for thought to all those considering emulating Noem’s behavior in similar circumstances!
As I sign off from Nashville today, my message is clear: let us strive towards being kinder and more compassionate individuals who respect life at every level. Let’s make a conscious effort not to follow the path of heartless leaders like Kristi Noem – instead, we should aim for becoming better human beings!
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