"Rubystars" > wrote in message om...
>
> "Ron" > wrote in message
> <snip>
> > From your final paragraph, I interpret your statements to mean that when
> > others (in this case animals) are vulnerable harm that you feel an
> > obligation to protect them.
>
> It's best to avoid causing as much pain and suffering as is practical.

So why do you continue to eat meat?

> >If you've been following my conversation
> > with Dutch, this can also be argued as the golden rule operationalized
> > in that humans fear being unable to defend themselves and treat others
> > (animals in this case) as they would like to be treated.
>
> I think it's part of being civilized not to cause a lot of pain to animals
> for no good reason.

So why do you continue to eat meat?