1.) Humans are not carnivores, we are omnivores like pigs. Cave men, before tools, would clearly not be able to hunt down prey in the way that carnivores (e.g. lions) do. This rules out killing large prey (but not birds and fish.) Our nails are not claws, are canines are not very long and require the cutting of meat, especially tough meat. We only eat the most tender of meat raw, and even then are liable to get diseases from it.
Our intestines are not smooth inside, but 'bobbly,' like those of a herbivore, and are not as long as carnivores intestines. Protein can be obtained from nuts, seeds, beans, lentils. Iron can come from green veg, apricots, seaweed.
2.) Animals can, and clearly do, feel pain. I respect your opinion as to whether this is important, but it is important to me. I don't believe that any unneccesary suffering should be caused, or that an animal should die, just for me to have a tasty meal. My tastebuds are not as important to me as the lives of animals.
2006-11-21
08:00:46
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