Burros are not native to North America, they were introduced to the continent a couple of hundred years ago and were historically welcomed as working animals that carried loads for miners. Eventually, as they were released, or escaped captivity, they developed into large wild herds that adapted well to many of the dry rangelands of Nevada and other western states. Today, their presence is somewhat controversial: On the one hand, they are "invaders," but, on the other, no one likes the idea of harming them. I don't really have an opinion on the controversy, but I do have some advice for the wild burros: Y'all could go a long way towards improving your image by removing the sinister masks. I mean, the optics are not good: Standing around in tough-looking groups, staring threateningly at passers-by, and wearing the bandit-faces is not helping your brand.
I agree. These burros, probably undocumented (but a different topic altogether), need to assimilate into the wider North American norms. First of all their nakedness is wholly unacceptable. Pants, ladies and gentlemen, would be a good start. They are communicating their dislike of me through the camera lens.
ReplyDeleteUnclothed, unkempt, and unruly? I don't know, Wayfinder6, these might be cousins of yours.
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