Of course the plea for respect for nonhuman life goes far beyond the scientific delight of familiarity with our planet mates. The nonhuman forms of life with which we 6 000 million talking upright apes share this finite planet are directly or indirectly connected to our well-being.
Some men like a dull life - they like the routine of eating breakfast going to work coming home petting the dog watching TV kissing the kids and going to bed. Stay clear of it - it's often catching.
