Dearest Flipilaria,

Just because we have the technology for something doesn't mean it is being used correctly or all the time! There are always species on some backwater planet that fall through the cracks, or are even eradicated on purpose because they aren't cute or cuddly enough or are considered to be a "nuisance" - never mind that not all places have or use the technology that we're used to in this sector of space.

We're living in a time of great technological advances, but it's privileged to believe that just because a technology exists that it is always used and always used for good. Native wildlife is still suffering, dying, and going extinct, even today.

Furthermore, I believe that every life is sacred, and as such I mourn for every entity whose life is ended, regardless of whether we can just pop out a new clone and call it a day. Think about it! Is it okay if I kill and eat you as long as I clone you afterwards? Killing is almost never justified, Flipilaria.

I will pass on your invitation to consume the corpses of once living beings, but thank you. My diet is perfectly delicious and still meat free!

Respectfully,

Clover
GCEPS Ambassador

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