On Dec 27, 4:02*pm, George Plimpton > wrote:
> On 12/27/2011 1:58 AM, Jahbulon wrote:
>
> > dh@. wrote :
>
> >> It's a byproduct so you should reassure him that no additional
> >> livestock *animals live and die because of leather,
> >> or pet food.
>
> > Does leather only come from cows
>
> No.
>
> > and do they take it off cattle while the
> > animals are alive?
>
> This simply is not a serious question.

Why don't you just tell him: No, they don't.