"So naturally, if you are not open to the idea of a Vegan lifestyle or don't want to fall into any ethical dilemma, you can skip this article entirely." ...And that's as far as I got!

My cat knows he is not supposed to harass the Christmas tree... he looks at me but continues to inch closer, testing my resolve yet again for a moment of weakness. Finally about a foot away from the tree I let out a low, calm, disapproving "Mr.Magoo....".

He then response with a series of koos and disgruntled "cat sounds" before making eye contact with me to convey his message: "If I had another 20lbs on me I would kill you in your sleep and feast on your eyes human!"

Then, using my previous tone I respond with "leave it alone..." With the utmost reluctance possible he saunters away to the fire place, lies down and waits for a moment of distraction so he may continue his assault upon my decoration.

Beyond any doubt he knows, yet actively chooses the path of destruction. He knows right from wrong...

I won't even begin to tell you about how he treats all manner of life that is smaller then him....