This is where I just don't get the welfarists... There's still this disconnect:
I am not an animal rights advocate but rather an animal welfare advocate; there is a difference. As a hunter, pet owner and nature lover, I believe animals were put on Earth to provide humanity with companionship, assistance, food and clothing, inspiration and education. Obviously, nature gives certain species certain roles. We don't hunt the same animals we invite into our laps. But for each role animals play in our lives, we owe them something. Whether that is respect and awe, a safe and happy home, habitat protection or a quick and humane death, there is a moral code to do right by them."Put on Earth?" No. If you believe that, at least read Matthew Scully's Dominion. But don't tell me what is written above jibes with this in any logical fashion:
I believe that how a person treats animals is a clear indicator of quality as a human being. Moreover, how a society treats animals is a test of humanity.You fail that test, let me tell you.......
