“The question is not, ‘Can they reason?’ nor, ‘Can they talk?’ but rather, ‘Can they suffer?’” – Jeremy Bentham
However, there is hope. We are seeing a surge in "clean meat" (lab-grown) technology that could eliminate the need for livestock slaughter. Dozens of countries have banned the use of wild animals in circuses, and several nations have recognized animals as "sentient beings" in their constitutions. Conclusion “The question is not, ‘Can they reason
