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Originally Posted by CSflim
I am not denying that. There is a readily available food source, which we can avail of without causing widespread sufferring.
There is nothing wrong with eating plants, as they do not have the capacity to suffer.
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When a combine mows down a field of wheat, literally hundreds of creatures are slaughtered in the form of voles and mice.
How are these creatures any less deserving of life than a cow? Because of their relative size?
To live means to strive with your fellow creatures for precious resources and to deprive them of the same.
Our cities and roads deprive them of habitat.
Our use vehicles means we hit them and kill millions every year.
But we are no different than any other species would be if they had risin to the top of the scrum.
Any morality I see has to do with the responsible use of our resources for all life and the minimizing of suffering whenever possible.
Fortunately, you can do this and still enjoy a good steak
