Here in is what triggered the negative reaction to your most-parent comment. > There's no substitute for the flesh of an animal — especially one I raised, wher

Here in is what triggered the negative reaction to your most-parent comment. > There's no substitute for the flesh of an animal — especially one I raised, where I know its diet, its experiences, and how it was slaughtered and butchered > I'm saying I delight in eating the flesh of an animal, and that knowing I gave it a comfortable, healthy life and a merciful death contributes to that pleasure. The former comment can be misconstrued to mean that 1) you revel in the power you have over animals you raise or 2) you enjoy the process of slaughtering an animal, in of itself. The latter comment makes it clear that your intent is to give animals the best life possible (given your decision to eat meat).