Originally Posted by
Peter
I am not convinced that is strictly immoral, nor do I think it is an easy sell. We can all argue which behaviours contribute towards human suffering and we would not end up with an entirely clear picture. Owning an iPad, using an aeroplane, driving a car, liking football.
One fact that is difficult to deny is that centuries of progress which have raised the standard of living and life expectancy for humans across the globe has been coupled with a system that sees animals treated more cruelly than at any other point in history. I really dont see any hypocrisy in acknowledging that and not wanting to be a part of it.
Of course, one may buy the wrong mobile phone but I dont think that completely invalidates the point above.
THe bigger issue is the question of moral superiority. As soon as one attempts to make or portray that argument one is a bit of a ****.