> But (this has probably been discussed in this thread, but...) meat-eating is a necessary part of the ecosystem.

That's right. Look at your teeth: humans are meat-eaters.

I often feel that those who are vegan or vegetarian because causing any harm to living animals is wrong just don't realize where on the food chain they're supposed to be.

-Faux "Eat steak, eat steak, eat a big ol' steer/Eat steak, eat steak, do we have one, dear?/Eat beef, eat beef, it's a mighty good food/It's a grade A meal when I'm in the mood." Pas