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Originally posted by punkworld
The same goes for retarded people and children. If a child or a retarded person kills someone, should they be given a fair trial by a jury consisting of their underage or retarded peers?
But aside from that, this is also a very good argument against humans eating meat, if you also say "Why should only humans refrain from killing other animals?". You just gave the answer, it seems. Humans have the choice, they're intelligent beings with the choice to act morally. That's what sets them apart from other animals.
Now, if you say "That gives them the right to slaughter anything less intelligent", that leads to the conclusion that retards and infants should be eaten as well. Besides, it is not a reason at all - "I can act morally, thefore I shouldn't." doesn't sound that logical, does it.
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Good point. Watch everyone change their tune if one day Earth is invaded by a large Alien force looking for fresh food on their journey and in their world the most intelligent beings are considered like our Filet Mignons.
Hmmm hmmm, well lookie here Gorg, looks like we're gonna have some Kentucky Fried Humans tonight . . . Yummy