very disturbing trend

[Catherine]

Quote:I did briefly look at your picture of Oscar, but I have a terrible fear of big hairy spiders. Curious to learn more about them though!

Can taking a life ever not be cruel?

I used to fear spiders, when I got over the fear I found I was fascinated with them. Oscar is still just a little hairy spider.

Taking a life is a tough ethical question. In self defence or to protect another, I think I would take a life. When I have been faced with an animal that is suffering, I have made the choice to end things mercifully. I prefer to let nature take its course and let death come in its own time, but sometimes that just isn't the kind thing to do. I don't agree with hunting and some of the cruel ways people kill animals. I don't think cruel farming practices are ever okay. Animals deserve better from us.
Do we need to eat meat?
At best humans are omnivores. We were never meant to live on meat as our primary food source.
Can we live meat free?
Are there are healthy vegans and vegetarians?
Look at the lady in the video.
One hundred and eight! Remarkable.
She was a pretty amazing lady. Clearly you can be healthy on a vegan diet! I have known lots of healthy vegetarians and vegans.

Do I hope that we are all moving in that direction.....yes.
Do I find it disturbing that people are expanding the types of meat they will eat...yes.
It is a step in the wrong direction.