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It seems like you're answering on behalf of a large group of people with differing views that your comment doesn't at all reflect. I, for one, oppose this monke
by vinay427 6y ago
It seems like you're answering on behalf of a large group of people with differing views that your comment doesn't at all reflect. I, for one, oppose this monkey labor and I would argue I don't have more empathy for "animals than for humans." I try to be equal in many respects and would oppose humans being coerced into doing this as well. It's why I oppose slavery, for instance.
- ponker 6y agoI didn't say you -- I said many people.
- vinay427 6y agoNormally I would agree, but you answered a question asking what the problem would be with this approach, and I think it's reasonable to then read "many people" as referring to "those that oppose monkey labor." Maybe you didn't mean that, however, so I'll of course allow for the benefit of the doubt.
- pkphilip 6y agoWhy would you have an issue with monkey labour when bulls et are routinely used for farming and transportation in India?
- seszett 6y agoWhy would you think they don't have an issue with both?
- vinay427 6y agoIf I understand your point correctly that monkey labor in Thailand is fine because bulls are used for labor in India, I don't follow. Why are using bulls in India justified for you, and why does that justify monkeys in Thailand? As the other commenter said, why would you assume I even have an opinion on Indian bulls, let alone supporting their labor?
- pkphilip 6y agoI don't have a problem with bulls/bullocks being used for labour and neither do I have a problem with monkeys being used. We use animals for a range of functions - donkeys, horses, goats, dogs, cows, camels, chickens, ducks, geese, pigs.. even elephants.. why not monkeys?