"There is no cerebral cortex, which in humans is the area of the brain that gives the experience of pain" pg. 308
Claim: Boiling lobsters is acceptable because they have no pain receptors
Grounds: It is not cruel if the lobster doesn't suffer.
Warrant: It is not acceptable to harm for our own pleasure
Part of the magic of eating lobster is the simple cooking process, no mixing, toppings or chopping. Only boiling the lobster is necessary until it reaches that attractive hunger inducing bright red. The consumption of lobster along with all of its glorified festivals is viewed by many as an important part of american culture. It is one thing for animals to be killed and the purchased to cook and eat, but to bring home a live lobster and boil it whole should be seen as anything but glorified. This would be a risky article to publish in a gourmet magazine, it would turn people away from eating lobster and I think it would fit in better with national geographic o time magazine
I agree with your reflection on eating lobster. It is good to eat, and many people enjoy the easy process to prepare it, but no one ever sees the harm that they may be causing.
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