Kevin Wayne Williams wrote:
> Declan Murphy wrote:
>> Paul Blay wrote:
>>
>>> "Declan Murphy" <declan_murphy@hotmail.com> wrote ...
>>>
>>>> B wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Yes, it is an important distinction that they are mamamals,
>>>>> not fish. Whales are highly intelligent and socialable mammals.
>>>>
>>>> Other than all whale & dolphin species, what other mammals should by
>>>> this definition also be off limits for human consumption?
>>>
>>> Probably pigs, goats and dogs for a start*.
>>>
>>> * One of the three of which I've eaten.
>>
>>
>> I've eaten meat from each of those. Horses and kangaroos (think "faces
>> in the mob") are intelligent and sociable and I've eaten those also.
>> Damn fine eating too. I'm unclear as to what this definition of
>> intelligent and sociable mammal is in terms of what is acceptable
>> cuisine.
>
> I'll have to spot you the dog. I probably would have a hard time with
> chimp meat, too.
>>
>> And wouldn't the highly "intelligent and sociable" mammal definition
>> justify human cannabilism in many cases?
>
> Especially with that "and" in there. Many intelligent people would be
> filet in a moment if sociability was required, and many quite nice
> people would be on the barbequeue if intelligence was required.

Always thought that hunting season would be more interesting if it was
mutual; brings new meaning to the phrase "tourist season" as well.

Dan

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