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Originally Posted by Chris
You who think killing animals for sport is "Neanderthal", when do you plan to start sabbing anglers? Or is that "different"?
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We have an hierarchy when it comes to killing animals which is generally based on how intelligent they are (or how cute they are) so killing a fish is different to killing a dog or a fox. We know this is true, it's just the way it is. It's why we feel no remorse for killing a fly but hate the idea of killing a cat or a dolphin. If all animals were equal then killing humans wouldn't be that out of line either really. There is a clear order of acceptability. So it is different.
I think it's odd to want to kill animals for sport. To enjoy killing animals. I admit I am happy to have them killed for my food, which is a bit hypocritical. However I don't enjoy seeing animals in pain, I would never intentionally harm an animal such as a fox (flies? no problem). I think there is something wrong if that empathy isn't present.