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> On 30 Oct 2015, at 12:53, Paul Stenquist <pnstenqu...@comcast.net> wrote: > > When a sea urchin thinks what does it think about? I assume that it must be a > sentient being since it's an animal. > > Paul via phone > >> On Oct 30, 2015, at 8:39 AM, Daniel J. Matyola <danmaty...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> "How can you tell is a person is a vegetarian? >> You don't have to. They will be sure to tell you." >> >> Dan Matyola >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola >> >> >>> On Fri, Oct 30, 2015 at 12:22 AM, knarf <knarftheria...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Veganism really isn't hard to understand. I don't feel the need to defend >>> or explain it here, but it's got a lot to do with alleviating cruelty and >>> exploitation of sentient, feeling beings. >>> >>> I guess it's about where you draw the line. >>> >>> No one normal would eat other humans. Lots wouldn't consider eating cats, >>> dogs or other domesticated household pets. Great apes and other primates >>> are pretty much off limits, too. >>> >>> I'm of the view that if one wouldn't eat a dog because it's cruel, it must >>> be equally cruel to kill and eat a sensitive, intelligent, socially >>> advanced animal like a pig. If "no" for pigs, how can you say yes for cows, >>> fish or anything else that feels pain? >>> >>> So I draw the line at sentience. Yes, I know it can be a blurred line in >>> some cases but I feel fairly comfortable saying yes to plants and no to >>> animals of all sorts. It's really easy to remember. And easy to understand, >>> at least for me. >>> >>> There are way more reasons to be vegan but I'll leave it at that for now. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> frank >>> >>>> On October 29, 2015 8:26:39 AM EDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" >>>> <danmaty...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> On Thu, Oct 29, 2015 at 1:04 AM, knarf <knarftheria...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>>> Nice photo anyway. >>>> >>>> Thanks, Frank. >>>> >>>> I don't really understand the vegan movement, but then again, you >>>> don't need my understanding or approval. >>>> At least it keeps the price of red meat down a bit. <G> >>>> >>>> Dan Matyola >>>> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola >>> >>> -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
