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Originally Posted by Suki
Well, the harm's done so you might as well take it home and make a good meal out of it. By tossing the fish back into the water you're only prolonging its pain.
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I'm not sure I completely agree. Generally, fish are only harmed by 2 things when they're caught: A prick in the lip from the hook, and a physchological experience from being taken out of its enviroment and subject to the mercy of the fisherman. Though, the level of intelligence a fish has can be arguably low, I like to believe they're more intelligent than we might believe.
There are also exceptions to this, depending on the method (and competence of the fisherman). But, the majority of fisherman are inclined to use a line and hook or net.
Also, I think your statement would be valid in the case when fish are accidentally caught the wrong way (e.g. hooked via the throat -- contributed by factors such as the aggressiveness of the fish and the type of hook) or somehow mortally harmed (e.g. excessive time out of the water, in the sun, being handled, etc.)... in which case, being "spared" would be a fate more cruel than a meaningful death.
Whatever the case, generally, having a small wound could be preferred over losing one's life altogether. To reiterate, the only time being "spared" would be worse would be if you'd already received a mortal wound.
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Originally Posted by Suki
So yeah, don't take anything I said as a personal attack on you. I have lots of friends who like going fishing, I don't have a problem with that. Plus I get fish from the market all the time, so that makes me a killer too. Even worse. I pay so that I don't have to do the nasty job of killing it >.>'
Anyway, I didn't mean to throw in a controversial point. Enjoy your fishing!
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I will! And, no, I don't consider it a personal attack. I think the point you brought up about eating mammals is interesting. I've never heard that interpretation before.
I don't blame people for being against it. Lol, sorry if I'm sounding too philosphical, but, human beings are stubborn creatures; they'll argue against anything, even if it seemed futile. People butcher animals all the time just as animals butcher animals. It's a tragic reality of life; tragic because it's sometimes necessary.
Necessary nonetheless tragic.