its becoz ah meng has been around for a long time. she has
brought joy and entertainment to many people. She has brought
income to the zoo and boosted tourism in singapore. This is why
people feel sad when she leaves. Its the emotional attachment that
ah meng shared with them after being an icon of the zoo for so many
years.
Just like your pet dog or cat.
as for pigs, cows, chickens, people rear them with the purpose
of eating them.
Not all human beings are equal, needless to say for
the animals.
Ah.. good arguement.. But lets take Hitler for example. He had
many generals and admirals who lived lavishly and magnificiently.
They were powerful and helped Hitler in expanding his empire.
Whereas, all the Jews were just "normal human beings" of an
"unwanted" race in Hitler's view. So they were "disposed" off.
Like you said, all humans are not equal, but does that mean we
just let them be killed?
You do not have an emotional attachment with them doesn't mean
they do not have other emotional attachments. They are living
things too after all.
Before you assume anything, let me just say that I am no saint
either, I eat chicken, seafood and mutton (rarely). And I am just
arguing for the sake of a healthy arguement =) Anyone is welcome to
reply :)
