There is a new revolution in the world of genetic manipulation: the ability to genetically modify an animal to not feel pain. This has been proposed to lessen the suffering that these animals go through in these places. However, there is a lot of debate as to the ethical implications of this proposed solution. Is no pain a substitute for a good life? Are GMO’s even safe? Imagine the debate that goes on just for GM produce, amplified many times over as people fight for the right of animals to lead a happy life and not compromise that in order to assuage factories´ guilt. The article that I chose to read dealt with this concept. They say that because factory farm conditions are so awful, we should genetically modify the animal to feel no pain. But why should we give in when we should be fighting for better farm conditions? You should not give in to the demands of the aggressor, because they will only ever want more. We need to fight this new development and stand up for those who don’t have voices. Their conditions need to be truly better, not simply treated. And pain is only one of many reasons that the factory farming is so unethical. Why don’t we fix the root of the problem, rather than treating its symptoms?
You clearly have very powerful opinions about this topic. Do you think that we should be demanding changes to the farming industry, or demanding more responsible consumption. I think this issue will only be fixed through a cultural paradigm shift. I'm not sure how to accomplish that, perhaps it will take a disaster.
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I think that both are necessary in order to move our production to a healthier place for both humans and the animals involved. I would agree with you though, I think that it is a long hard battle to achieve any sort of positive change.
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