Thread:SweetSquidTea/@comment-31790818-20200529235203/@comment-31790818-20200530001143

Why should sentience matter? They do have a life. A life that should be fulfilled and not killed for no reason. I find it really depressing that so many people will hunt and kill poor defenseless animals that would've had a life, and enjoy it

Definition: Sentience is the ability to perceive one's environment, and experience sensations such as pain and suffering, or pleasure and comfort. I'm pretty sure it's been proven multiple times that many animals can perceive pain and suffering and can deal with their environment. Animals such as ducks and deer have this ability, but others do not. Regardless of how you think that works, it's still unfair to the poor things. You wouldn't like it if people killed you and your family for fun would you? Neither do they...even if some animals do not have strong maternal connections, their own pain is perceived through a nervous system.

While it is true that typically depending on the gun you're using, they won't suffer the pain very long, there's still no reason to do it. It's just...well...sad. I'm sorry.

What's the obvious one, though?