theoretically we're a part of the ecosystem. we don't act like it, some people don't think we're primates, and we have a way disproportionate amount of power. (however, we do not have god-like intelligence or perception and we seriously misuse our power. we don't deserve the title of "stewards" - we are too stupid to be stewards. to quote Akira, we are like amoebas with the ability to build bridges... we don't build bridges, we eat everything)
yeah, that's the distinction I make with hunting too. I don't think barely any hunting these days is legitimate unless you are actually living where there are no grocery stores (to hell with your native culture, I don't give a shit). I think are brains are too large and the earth is better off without us, and I think earth is subtly trying to kill us off. I honestly don't value humans above other animals, so... *shrug*. it's complex for me as it applies to public policy and achievable measures/goals, like the MDGs and various other things that humans could actually do to make things better - it's complex there. but in my heart, it's not complex at all, if that makes any sense.
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Date: 2008-12-31 06:01 pm (UTC)yeah, that's the distinction I make with hunting too. I don't think barely any hunting these days is legitimate unless you are actually living where there are no grocery stores (to hell with your native culture, I don't give a shit). I think are brains are too large and the earth is better off without us, and I think earth is subtly trying to kill us off. I honestly don't value humans above other animals, so... *shrug*. it's complex for me as it applies to public policy and achievable measures/goals, like the MDGs and various other things that humans could actually do to make things better - it's complex there. but in my heart, it's not complex at all, if that makes any sense.