09-20-2016, 07:16 AM
Yes, of course you are right, Tobi. But it is also sadly true that some humans have simply lost (or more probably, never ever had) much sense of empathy - at least towards any creatures other than humans. This section from the article Catherine cited deserves quoting for stress:
"And that, is perhaps what sickens me, and saddens me most. That “man” can torture and kill innocent animals who were living their lives just moments before, and be snide about it, celebrate it, relish it, or poke fun at it.
To me that is a psychosis. It demonstrates the very opposite of empathy. It is mechanistic, inhumane, and disrespectful. It is a very dangerous lesson to teach our children."
Some humans do not even feel empathy with other humans.....
"And that, is perhaps what sickens me, and saddens me most. That “man” can torture and kill innocent animals who were living their lives just moments before, and be snide about it, celebrate it, relish it, or poke fun at it.
To me that is a psychosis. It demonstrates the very opposite of empathy. It is mechanistic, inhumane, and disrespectful. It is a very dangerous lesson to teach our children."
Some humans do not even feel empathy with other humans.....
