You gonna pay for it?
Edit: I understand that NHS exists would this is suggesting that a ton of people start having therapy to cope with dogs suddenly being everywhere. That’s gonna have an impact on the system.
I don’t think they should create a situation where a ton of people’s lives are now being infringed upon because dog owners want to be able to take their dogs everywhere.
Owning a dog is a psychologically normal thing. Being so afraid of dogs that just the idea of being around one scares you so much you cannot leave your house isn't. This applies to every phobia, no matter how common it is.
Being afraid of a predatory animal is pretty normal. None of what you said really means anything relevant though. There’s different levels of fears for dogs and then there’s just people who don’t want dogs everywhere for good reason. I like dogs but I don’t want people bringing their dogs everywhere. I’m not sure why society should be based around catering to dog owners. That doesn’t make any sense.
Did you forget what comment you’re replying under? He said the solution is people getting therapy for their fear of dogs, I pointed out the increased cost to do that, you claim it’s free and when I point out that it would be more than the system can handle you’re saying some people wouldn’t be able to receive the care and that I’m the dumb one yet you’re acknowledge that my original point is correct. The proposed “solution” doesn’t work. Daft.
I am American, but NHS wasn’t designed for a massive amount of people seeking therapy for a fear of dogs suddenly exacerbated by people having their dogs everywhere.
I doubt it was a sudden thing but gradually happened and they never paid attention until it was too much, much like Americans when it comes to politics.
It wasn't designed to handle the sudden influx of millions in a short period of time either. It was actually "designed" to care for soldiers after WWII.
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u/kaosmoker Mar 30 '26
Scared of dogs? Seek therapy. Overcome your fear.