Originally Posted by Caligari

Here's the thing. People eat meat and that's not going to change.
The idea of humane treatment of animals prior to slaughter (and during the slaughtering process) has made great headway in several countries because humans have evolved to the point of having empathy towards other animals on the planet, and laws have been made to make those who don't give a shit adhere to standards of humane treatment.

Imagine living in fear inside a small box your entire life, not being able to move and never seeing the sun. Then you die.

If you can imagine that then you will see a reason for humane laws.

Still a long way to go but its getting there.