>> Factory farms aside, I am not so sure that killing another animal
>>involves much suffering. For one thing a huge rush of
>>endorphines...

>Beta endorphines are not powerful enough to address very serious pain.

That is exactly what I thought. Can you elaborate?

>Moreover, they don't always kick in for some time, sometimes not at
>all depending on the physiology of the being.

Interesting. Tell me more.

>> I am questioning how much that pig really felt. I believe that
>>nature has blessed us with a mechanism that puts all creatures in a
>>state of shock when faced with overwhelming psychological or physical
>>trauma.

>That is mere speculation, not all beings who experience serious pain
>or psychological trauma go into shock, other mechanisms are involved,
>moreover, shock is not always painless.

What mechanisms & when is pain not painless?

>Larry

Best, Peter
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