postvixen posted a pointer over to
srakkt's journal, wherein was described a tale of rabbit-hunting, and she posed a question about whether we'd like to be killed dispassionately, or with viciousness. I think the answer is obvious, given the choices. Who would rather feel like a waste rather than like a being of value, even in the context of an untimely death?
My mind decided to run down a different path in response to this entry though.
( I want to offer everything I have back to you. lj-cut for the squeamish )