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Interestingly, I was most concerned about the last line of the "bridge" ("No one needs to make others bleed") because it was the one I thought of refutations to, such as: vaccinating children (while not necessary, certainly very, very advisable), and eating animals when humans live in locations such as the arctic or dry, high grasslands, where opportunities for large-scale plant agriculture are unavailable.
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No, those are sortof lame arguments. We know it's metaphorical for a bigger more economically based mass murdering.
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I had heard of 'Life of Pi' but have not read it, so I looked up its summary (on Wikipedia again). An interesting ethical story, that's for sure! Thanks for asking about it...I didn't realize it related to vegetarian ethics issues. I certainly know *I* wouldn't want to be stuck on a boat with a tiger! The story reminds me of a Woody Allen quote that goes something like, "It's just a big restaurant out there" (in nature).
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It really is a brilliant book. I know you would love it. Read it twice.
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Thanks for reading, Nick. Are you working on a new song right now? I haven't seen anything new in your collection for a while!
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All the time. I have various reasons for not posting yet--the main one being that I wish to have a ready recording by the time I do post.
peace,
-nick