Apathy

I wonder what makes us a human race to be so insensitive to the tortures we inflict upon the other members of the Earth, may these be the small creatures like the birds; sparrows, kites, or the big graceful creatures like the elephant or the dangerous predators like the shark. We are always hunting these down for our fun and pleasure. If it is not for fun then it is for the 'economic' viability of trade that these animals offer.

We come across many articles in the course of day wherein the man as the superior being indulges in the sale purchase of the lesser species. In fact it is not even frowned upon now. From the milch cattle to the latest 'fad' pet every specie is available for a price. What we can not sell as living being, we kill, slaughter ruthlessly and then feel no remorse in selling the body parts.. piecemeal... giving no peace even in death to the animal.

We pride ourselves to be the superior race.. in what way are we superior.. that we can trap them.. we can breed them in captivity.. we can kill.. maim or hunt them.

Often I wonder, how would we feel if it was ever to happen that the tables were turned and the 'weak' species were able to trade the humans.. Would we still feel the apathy or would it raise our heckles enough to take out rallies against the ferocious animals...