If I ruled the world for a day

So my latest post ("Why we should all aspire to be like dogs") has inspired the first of my new feature "If I ruled the world for a day." While I intend for later posts in the series to reflect more of a lighthearted commentary on grievances that affect most of us, I think it's important that my first one reflect something that I feel very passionate about (considering that it's the first thing I plan to change when I make my ascent to one day of world domination and all).

That being said, if I ruled the world for a day, dogs would be given the official state title of "Man's Best Friend," and would be afforded rights which have never before been given to animals. I think the below video clearly displays that animals of the canine breed are far superior in mind and heart than many other animal species (including some homosapiens). Throughout history, there have been countless instances of dogs assisting humans. From pulling sleds over great snowy distances and carrying medical supplies to those in need to searching and rescuing the lost, guiding the blind and assisting police in the search and seizure of dangerous criminals, for years and years, dogs have aided humans and it's time that we repay the favor.

While they wouldn't quite be at the same level as humans, any lowlife loser who mistreated a dog would be subject to harsh penalty (and I don't mean financial), in the form of having the same thing done to them as they did to the dog. See how you like it, buster. And I don't think I need to say that the nasty scumbag driver that hit the little pup in the below video would be in a lot of pain.