What a coicidence...I read an article on a similar subject today at work. (take a look...it only really applies to vegans though (those that shun any animal products))
I usually avoid this kind of topic...mainly because I am terrible at debates. (and probably by the time I finish typing this there will be a lot of new replies ahead of this one) But I will at least give my postion on it.
I admit I am a meat eater...in fact I am more carnivorous then omnvirous in a way. Why? I dislike fruits and veggies...I can count on my two hands how many fruits and veggies I actually like. Yes..I do eat those when I come across them...for instance...black eyed beans(or peas...depends...) I love those! Sweet peas to...oh and potatoes! *licks jaws*
My point is...is that I don't like enough plant matter to go vegitratian. To 'force' me to do so would be torture...and that is what it seems to be you are trying to do Syd with this topic. Such hostility turns me off as much as peeps trying to force their religion on me.
Now...that said...I respect you for your beliefs...and I am not about to even try to convice you otherwise, unlike what you seem to be doingcolor. You may not like my eating habits, but you have NO right to try to force YOUR beliefs of the subject down my throat! Do you see me trying to force MY beliefs down YOUR throat!? NO!
Spider: Kia Kia! Calm down!
*pants* Sorry...*ahem*
Yes you may call me selfish for my meat eating habits...well that is your opinion. You may find those that eat meat disgusting...well that is your belief...not mine.
You say we have a choice not to eat meat. Well we have that same power of choice not to do other things as well. Like for instance:
"I think using medicine is wrong to an extent. It makes us live far longer then we would out in the wild, thus causing overpopulation, thus further straining our precious planets resources. I avoid using medicine whenever possible, even pain killers."
Yes...I believe we as humans need to all go back to our roots and live as our anciestors did...but do you see me forcing that on anyone? No.
As for your question Syd...yes I would be able to kill my own food. Only thing is that I wouldn't 'slit its throat', as that would cause too much distress. I would kill it quickly, painlessly and without it realising it if at all possible. Far better not to see death coming at you IMO.
*sits down, opens a packet of beef jerky and starts to eat*
Spider: *immediately at her ankles, looking up at her with begging eyes*
Oh dear gods I forgot about this....*sighs and tosses him a piece*
Spider: *munchies happily*