Is Eating Animals Wrong?

Sample Solution

  The video “Is Eating Animals Wrong? Hunters vs Vegans | Middle Ground” presents an interesting and thought-provoking debate between two passionate sides of the argument. On one side is Vanessa, a vegan, who argues that eating animals is unethical and cruel given the emotional intelligence of animals and the way they suffer when used for food.

On the other side is Elle, a hunter who believes that hunting is necessary for environmental balance as well as providing sustenance to people in need. While their disagreements are clear-cut, it’s evident from their discussion that both sides can come together on some common ground: animal welfare should be taken seriously by everyone regardless of diet or lifestyle choice. Vanessa claims that animals have emotional needs just like humans do and therefore should not be exploited for human consumption. She further argues that technology has allowed us to find alternative sources of protein, further eliminating any ethical justification for eating meat or using animals in any capacity where they are mistreated. Elle agrees with this sentiment but adds her own perspective by pointing out that hunting can actually be beneficial in terms of conservation efforts while also providing a needed source of sustenance to vulnerable populations around the world. Both Vanessa and Elle recognize there are ethical complexities associated with consuming animal products no matter how responsible one might try to be about it—from vegetarianism all the way down to subsistence hunting practices—and so they ultimately agree on several key points: 1) we must take into account animal welfare when deciding what we eat; 2) we should make an effort to support sustainable farming practices; 3) we should look for sources which don't rely on factory farms; 4) if possible, choose locally sourced products which have less impact on our environment; 5) consider expanding your menu options beyond traditional animal proteins such as legumes, beans, tofu etc.; 6) modify your lifestyle so it's more environmentally friendly; 7) promote policies which prioritize sustainability over profit margins whenever possible; 8) donate time/money/resources towards causes benefiting wild life conservation activities; 9) reduce waste/plastic usage wherever you can. Ultimately both hunters and vegans will likely always disagree fundamentally regarding whether or not consuming animal products is ethically defensible but at least they seem willing to recognize each others' perspectives enough to come up with some mutually agreed upon recommendations which can help improve standards across all industries related to raising livestock (beef production included).