Isn't that usually the argument that anti-vegans use? That we're the top predator due to our intelligence and technology and therefore we have an intrinsic right to the lives of other animals?

[–] The_Mixer_Dude@lemmus.org 4 points 1 year ago

Yeah they have definitely tried that angle in the past

[–] f1g4@feddit.it 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That would be an incredibly bad argument. Because it's not a motive, it's just descriptive. "we're at the top so we have the right" it's just a claim we make for ourself without considering how we got there.. and what if a smarter, more advanced alien race would come down to earth and conquer us? Would they agree that since they are top of the chain now they have "the right" to slaughter us? Obviously not. So then we would claim: "we're smart! Look, we know math. And love.. we also feel pain.". So these are important to us.

[–] HiddenLayer5@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Exactly. Animals want to live as much as we do.

[–] SpiritSilver@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Nope. My argument is simple. Steak tastes good.

[–] HiddenLayer5@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Honestly that's a better argument. At least it's truthful and shows your real priorities and isn't trying to get fake philosophical as a cover.