It is terrible the cruelty of some humans. They are not worthy to be on this planet. It is heartbreaking to see abuse to defenceless animals or people.
You mentioned the skinning of donkeys alive. This is like years ago when the buffalo were hunted and skinned alive so the hunters could save a bullet. Unimaginable pain for the animals.
People are people Lady Jo, some are good and others are bad. Just the way of life and it will always be like this. One cannot make excuses for the bad ones, but one also does not have to endure them.
So yes, it is heartbreaking to see the works of their minds.
And today very few buffaloes are left. It will be the same with the donkeys if these acts of destruction and pain is not stopped in its tracks.
!PIZZA