Why I am not a vegan

[Billy]

Try to look at it this way: Most humans only have compassion for humans, really. If you substitute the words in Tool's song to include any cruelty to people, it doesn't stand up—the emotional reaction would change. We are distanced from relating to animal suffering because of a difference in species. So we can look upon plants and animals and the planet and everything "not us" with some amount of detachment. It is like finding out a friend has cancer. You might be devastated, but not as devastated as you would be if it were you, or someone extremely close such as a wife you are really attached to. The degree to which humans react is in proportion to how close the subject is to them personally.

The above is based on general statements about humans. If there are any light beings in the room, I'm sure you are above 3D behavior.

Wow this was really good. Although I don't know about being above 3d human behaviours in their entirety. Unless you're jesus or something.