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That’s a very binary argument. Because we have no alternative for research, and because other animals are cruel with each other, then it absolves us of compass
by ornornor 4y ago
That’s a very binary argument.
Because we have no alternative for research, and because other animals are cruel with each other, then it absolves us of compassion? By the same token, there are vicious criminals that are unable to control their base instincts so we should all be viciously killing others whenever we feel justified? That’s how psychopaths and wild animals do it after all.
We don’t have to kill animals and make them suffer like we do currently to raise and eat them. We have the knowledge and technology to thrive on a plant based diet.
Research is a very different thing unfortunately. I very much hope we’ll develop theoretical and computer models to avoid the need for research on animals altogether because this is such a cruel and inhumane thing. But right now, there is no alternative unlike any other situation where we use animals historically (clothing, food).
- jalapenos 4y agoI probably basically agree. Where technology has already replaced the need for consuming an animal, lets use it. Indeed, we already do (pelts aren't much of a thing anymore). But if not, don't sacrifice people over animals.
- ornornor 4y agoI think we’re saying the same thing. Diet is where we can absolutely and totally avoid eating animal and animal derived products (at least in developed countries where it’s readily available). It’s healthy and viable, no human is sacrificed for this to happen.