[Cogadh na Sith]

My view is that there are no uniquely privileged entities.

Then you've never met me.

I have opposable thumbs, weapons, written language, speech, fire, tools and medicine. All of that makes me uniquely privileged on this planet, anyhow....

Your view is nonsense in light of the arms race that is nature.

[snarks_when_bored]

My view is that there are no uniquely privileged entities.

Then you've never met me.

I have opposable thumbs, weapons, written language, speech, fire, tools and medicine. All of that makes me uniquely privileged on this planet, anyhow....

Your view is nonsense in light of the arms race that is nature.

I'm fairly certain you understood the point I was making. It's quite similar to Jesus's point when he said, "Whatsoever you do unto the least of my brethren, you do unto me." It's to be hoped that having the power to lay waste to the planet doesn't compel us to actually do it.

[BIGLOOK]

You forgot plumbing.