Quote Originally Posted by DDragon
I don't see what you guys are saying about the show simplifying the dilemma, because at no point does any character imply that either views are superior.
No side has clearly said that one side was superior. I suppose Hachiken's unresolved conflict shows that.

What ticks me off though, is that the argument that balances the "killing is wrong" thought is simply "it tastes good", as far as Hachiken is concerned. The very fact that it's given equal weighting cheapens the moral consideration in the first place. It's as if saying that self-gratification is enough to at least balance the idea of doing something you think may be morally wrong.

That's the main gripe I have with this presentation. Killing livestock isn't compared to saving world hunger or really about economics or employment, but taste. Economics and livelihood have been covered separately as part of business management, and the deer ep I felt sent a clearer message since they mentioned deer as being important for food up in the mountains. At the same time it was also simplified because the deer already died though.

I do realise Hachiken hasn't made up his decision yet (though really, it's not his decision to make), it's how he's been balancing the issues that's rubbed me the wrong way.