It’s summer, and as many head to the beach with hopes of enjoying fresh seafood, the practice of killing live lobsters in boiling water is drawing new attention.
Around the world, many are beginning to question the commonly accepted methods for killing crustaceans. In March, a group of British scientists published a report stating that shellfish can process pain.
Legislation is already in place globally to protect crustacean rights. New Zealand counts shellfish on its list of animals protected by animal rights laws, Reggio Emilia, Italy forbids the boiling of lobsters and the British Shellfish Network dutifully advocates for lobster liberties. The recent influx of scientific experiments on crustacean pain tolerance and the rise in underwater animal activists has led many to ponder “can killing lobsters be humane?”
An article in The Atlantic explores the debate behind slaughtering lobsters.
Two words: lethal injection. If it’s good enough for criminals, it’s good enough for crustaceans.
On a vaguely related note, PETA wants California to rename Pescadero State Beach to Sea Kitten State Beach. In exchange, it will pay to keep the beach open. BTW, the town of Pescadero has an exceptional restaurant called Duartes which grows their own vegetables and makes their own pies. Uncle Dave recommended!
Well, all the people who are crying about this had better not kill a cockroach, considering that the two are pretty close relatives.
#35: “PS. I would rather be shot in the woods by a hunter than face the slaughterhouse.”
Dick Cheney might be able to oblige.
I’m sure that just about all animals can feel pain. You don’t have to be very self aware to notice pain.
There is no off switch. Some insects can live for days without a head. They just don’t die fast but thermal shock may work about as well as anything on a cold blooded water dwelling animal.
In some countries, stabbing a pig in the neck is the common way to slaughter. That is quite disgusting unless the pig is Rush Limbaugh.
I’ve seen on Top Chef where they rip lobsters in half bare handed and toss them on the frypan, their legs still wiggling.
#44 I don’t know which one of your posts is worse. In the meantime, I’ll keep looking at that ass. Makes more sense than you.
#46 What did I say to offend you? Killing animals humanely or the stabbing of a pig in the neck?
#47 Actually, saying that that junk trunk was ugly.
He’s welcome to try if he’s up for a fair fight.
#42 :#35: “PS. I would rather be shot in the woods by a hunter than face the slaughterhouse.”
Dick Cheney might be able to oblige.
I try not to do this but it’s gotta be said: That is the most perfect set of legs and thighs I have ever seen. So refreshing compared to the near curveless androgenics they push up the runways today.
Oh, and lobster are delicious.