If we could shut down all sport hunting in a moment, we would.

There are new ways of producing food, film, clothing, and research that steer clear of using animals. Some of those products are functionally equivalent or even superior to what we're used to. Now corporations, legislatures, and other institutions are responding, and supporting these shifts, so we're seeing seismic changes throughout society.

The life of an ant and the life of my child should be accorded equal respect.

As a society, we are typically deeply disassociated from animal cruelty, but more than ever, animal protection organizations are telling the backstory.

China is now urging citizens to eat less meat. Factory farming comes with immense costs to a society, and Chinese leaders are starting to recognize its implications for water use, the efficient use of grains and other food resources, and human health concerns.

China is a keen observer of trends elsewhere in the world, and it's going to give our own innovators a run for their money.

If I had my personal view, perhaps that might take hold. In fact, I don't want to see another dog or cat born.