H$(D??(Bvid A. Falch <decoy@tele2.no> wrote:
 
> My actual point with the ecological comment though, was about the nature of
> wild versus domesticated animals. And I guess at this point, it would be
> prudent to correct myself and say that this is really more of an ethical
> question.
> The thought is that whales live a free life in the ocean before they are
> killed. And from my viewpoint, this makes well up for the somewhat less
> effective killing methods they are subjected to. I must honestly say that I
> have little sympathy for the notion that it's better for an animal to be
> killed at a slaughterhouse than by harpoon in the Atlantic. Having visted
> both local farms and slaughterhouses on school trips and the like, my
> impression of the life of a farm animal from birth do the freezer isn't
> exactly flattering. Theactual kill might be quicker, but I have only one
> word to describe the way domestic livestock is treated: Morbid.
> Anyway, that was what my comment was rally all about. So, not ecological,
> ethical. Well, mostly, maybe a little ecology there too...
 
and her I find I agree with you ....