True, but the parent's point is valid. From a genetic survival standpoint, because these particular animals are in high demand for eating by humans, the species survive through humans' skill at animal husbandry. Sure the majority of the species is slaughtered as soon as it's mature enough to eat, but the species lives on. So, the t-bone steak, leg of lamb, strips of bacon, or pile of hot wings (all of the above?) on your plate all came from heroic animals who sacrificed themselves so that their respective species live on. We should honor them by savoring their flesh accordingly.

If we have all of our meat lab-grown, then what do we do when Hereford cattle are on the endangered species list? If the Spotted Owl didn't genetically evolve to taste like filet mignon, is it our fault if it dies out?

Thanks budgenator, this is fantastic. I copied and saved this to my quotes file on my PC. I have a friend who is a total narcissist.

Let's add (in social situations):
- Often seen buying the newest and flashiest items and makes sure you know about it
- Constantly asks you what you think about his new girlfriend. Do you think she's hot? No really, what do you think?
- Your ranking on his list of social priorities falls on what benefit you can bring to him. Be prepared for him to bail on you at any time. "Oh, well this new bar opened up, sorry I missed your birthday."

Yeah, your number 6 is right on. Just eliminate these people from your life. Needless to say, I don't hang out with this "friend" much, anymore. Funny enough, the moment I started ignoring his emails, the more he emailed trying to get a response. I think it's easy to buy into these people when you are younger. When you get older, become a little wiser, and hopefully build up your self-esteem and self-respect, you can see the bullshit coming from a mile away and/or you can feel the black hole of attention-seeking ready to swallow you whole. Run away or ignore them.

If you are stuck working with these personalities, be prepared to get ideas taken from you, have credit taken for your hard work, getting asked to "do favors" by working on their pet projects instead of your own work. Always, ALWAYS deal with these people in writing (emails, document, signed requirements, etc. - actually, deal with writing for any work-related matter) If this person runs your company, well, good luck?