It's not something I am even prepared to concede on given "circumstances".
War is a life consuming black hole that sucks away the joy and happiness from the lives of innocent people. It causes death and destruction on a needlessly horrific scale, and leaves little room for hope and freedom.
Unfortunately, governments usually see it necessary to not just involve innocent people in their conflicts, but even-more-innocent animals too.
The misery that loyal and gentle creatures are subjected to in the name of war is sickening.
Today is Remembrance Sunday here in the UK, where we are supposed to remember those who have fallen for our country, and our freedoms. I won't deny that the men and women who are brave enough to engage in our country's battles don't deserve the highest honours, but that choice should never be available to begin with. Nobody should be subjected to the horrors of war, and we should remember those who have fallen.
Having said that, going back to my first point about animals, I think it's important to remember that ultimately, men and women do have choices. Animals do not.
In London, UK, there is a large memorial near Hyde Park that is dedicated to the poor animals who have died and suffered for the sake of human conflict. A choice they did not have.
Dan.
