Konn

Well, yes. That sounds reasonable at first.

But also, think of the broader public reaction, if governments started banning meat / animal products / whatever industries that exploit animals.

I do not think most people would be fine with a government mandated ban on those goods/practices.

Big Oof.

Thanks for the note, I was kinda hastily writing this and not thinking it through.

At least for my part:

For the same reason I try to fight against injustices for people?

Why do I, as a male, condemn sexist behavior and fight against it? Why do I, as a teacher, stand in for the rights of my students when they get wronged? Why do I, as a human, hate to see other people fighting?

It’s a mixture between empathy and a feeling of justice.

I just dislike unjust behavior - and for me, animal cruelty is unjust.