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OPINION

SAMUEL SLATER, Staunton Published 10:32 a.m. ET Nov. 25, 2020

Netflixs explosive documentary My Octopus Teacher chronicles a complex relationship between a man and the worlds most bizarre animal an octopus. It further testifies to our highly conflicted relationship with non-human animals and the natural world.

Most of us treasure our "pets"dogs, cats, horses. Our allegiance to them transcends that to our own species. Yet, we torment, killand consume other animals that are similar in appearance, intelligenceand ability to suffer. Then, we bristle at East Asians who do the same to animals we consider pets.

We pride ourselves on being intelligent, rational beings. We have gone to the moon, unraveled and modified genetic codesand found cures for deadly diseases. Yet we still have not figured out our relationship with non-human animals and the natural world.

Some of us have. Vegans profess compassion and respect for all sentient beings. Veganism requires no special courses or certifications. Every one of us can become one on our next trip to our supermarket.

SAMUEL SLATER

Staunton

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