Iran is to ban its citizens from having companion animals

[Catherine]

This is outrageous. As if life was not tough enough, now the people of Iran will not be able to have the comfort of companion animals. Many animals will suffer and die. I don't know if the government will even allow rescue groups to try and save the animals.  People who keep their animals will have to hide them. They will live in fear of being found out. It will be a miserable time for many people and their pets.

Why do some people want to make life unhappy for others?
Why do some people hate animals?