Bambi Tastes Good

I believe in hunting for need, not primarily for sport. In other words, even if you are going after a trophy worthy buck, the animal should not be wasted. While some individuals consider hunting cruel and bloodthirsty, it is necessary to the population health and control of wild species, especially as our species has taken over much of the former habitats. As a result, if the population is not controlled, the entire ecosystem suffers for lack of food and space. Mankind is also part of the food chain, although we have rather haughtily placed ourselves at the top, and have subsequently destroyed or dramatically reduced species threats. In any case, hunting wild animals is a much lesser evil than specifically breeding and raising animals for slaughter and consumption. Although “Bambi” tastes good, especially in a pot roast, “Bambi” gets to run uninhibited and enjoy being an animal in a natural environment, whereas “Babe” the pig is kept in a confined space most of his life so he gains as much weight as possible, and is slaughtered long before coming near to fulfilling his natural lifespan. While these creatures do not know the difference, with altering their state of being, we are given a greater degree of responsibility. And sadly, responsibility given does not always mean responsibility taken.