Has anyone noticed that so called animal lovers only love preferred species of animals such as cats, and dogs, hoses, or the panda bear? For example, they campaign vehemently against the killing of purpoises and olphins but don't give a crap about the tuna that are being killed, or the chicken , or the cow. Shows hypocricy I say.
2007-08-09 12:13:07 · 5 answers · asked by Don S 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
You might have a point there. However, most people make a distinction between animals and pets. So, they can love their cats and dogs and still eat chicken without any guilt.
2007-08-09 12:19:12 · answer #1 · answered by Girasol 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I noticed it a long time ago. Of course, they think those other animals being eaten is alright. But of course, when it comes to something so innocent, so cute, so deserving to live, they gasp and think "How horrible!" while eating their meat dinner. Lol. It's basically the same when it comes to rabbits and "regular" meat too. When people see others eating or slaughtering, say, a rabbit, they go "DEWD THAT'S LIEK SO CRUEL!!! It deserves to live zomg!!!11" Because rabbits are pretty popular pets and very well known for the standardized cuteness, they think it's wrong. But when it comes to chickens, pigs, cows, everyone is pretty calm about consuming it..
Very hypocritical.
Just because an animal is a pet or has certain advantages, don't justify them to have more 'rights' than other animals.
2007-08-09 20:31:35 · answer #2 · answered by enventor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I happen to agree with you, but I'm a bit biased being a vegetarian. Since both chickens and dogs are 'animals' it seems wrong to call yourself an animal lover if you like dogs but eat pigs (who happen to be smarter than dogs) with no guilt.
2007-08-09 19:24:38 · answer #3 · answered by okyrah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not necessarily hypocrisy. The animals you mentioned are all "food animals". Not everyone is a vegetarian. We have a different mindset about these animals because they are not usually thought of as pets.
2007-08-09 19:20:47 · answer #4 · answered by Nicole 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have no idea...did you steal this question from Ted Nugent?
2007-08-12 19:42:28 · answer #5 · answered by mysterygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋