A compelling argument. My significant other Penguin is a keen garden person (and a veggie) - they grew potatoes last year and we had a good yield. However, we spent an absolute fortune on fertiliser and it wouldn't have kept us alive if it were our only food source.

I'm convinced the answer will be the creation of synthetic meats. If the aim is reducing animal suffering (and it should be) then I think we can keep many of the animals for their manure and local produce - but we should subsidise the market with ethically produced lab grown meat. As long as its a) safe and b) not sentient - I see this as the perfect solution to our collective dietary needs.

You've got an interesting style of arguing - consider yourself followed. I'm interested to see what else you're going to tackle. You've written one story, but you're too intelligent to stop in April last year - crack on and write more. :o)