‘If you kill a cockroach you are a hero, if you kill a butterfly, you are evil. Morals have aesthetic criteria.’

mrduels · 2023-11-11T20:32:33+00:00

Moths would be a better companion imo. Roaches make ppl sick

KayRay1994 · 2023-11-11T14:42:04+00:00

the differences is butterflies are important in pollinating plants and are usually a marker of a healthy ecosystem while roaches are an invasive species survive off of your messes - the only real benefit they serve is that they’re food for some other bugs.

Nice try though.

ROBYoutube · 2023-11-11T13:21:58+00:00

No, I think one of those things can become infestations within human domiciles which can impact the liveability of the space and the other just sort of flies around nicely and stays out of everything's way.

I also have never been hailed a hero for cockroach killing but I guess I'm pretty happy with that because it would be weird.

MyLastBestChance · 2023-11-11T14:01:20+00:00

Cockroaches carry and spread various diseases, pathogens, bacteria, and germs. When they travel throughout your home, they leave a path of urine, feces, and regurgitated saliva and digestive fluids that contain harmful agents that can be transmitted to humans.

Butterflies are great for your garden as they are attracted to bright flowers and need to feed on nectar. When they do this their bodies collect pollen and carry it to other plants. This helps fruits, vegetables and flowers to produce new seeds.

But sure…go off🤷‍♀️

EulenWatcher · 2023-11-11T20:41:39+00:00

This example is faulty, you do know it, don’t you? Roaches are considered pests, while butterflies generally don’t unless we’re talking about certain caterpillars.

Medium_Listen_9004 · 2023-11-11T22:53:52+00:00

Causing harm to any sentient life is immoral. Morality isn't aesthetic. It's that a lot of people don't understand morality.

Title	‘If you kill a cockroach you are a hero, if you kill a butterfly, you are evil. Morals have aesthetic criteria.’
Author	R2viver
Upvotes	26
Comments	19
Date	November 11, 2023 1:11 PM UTC (2 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/AllPillDebate
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