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Marv Levy

When I was twelve, I went hunting with my father and we shot a bird. He was laying there and something struck me. Why do we call this fun to kill this creature who was as happy as I was when I woke up this morning.

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The author reflects on the moment he realized that killing a bird felt wrong because the bird had its own life and happiness, just like he did that morning. This made him question why people consider hunting enjoyable when it harms another living being.

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