Watching the birds on the feeder in my yard as we speak, I used to be struck by the thought that wars, like those in Ukraine and Gaza, kill not solely hundreds of individuals of all ages, however the animals that have been raised to assist feed these individuals.
Horses, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, and companion animals like canines and cats, are gone. And never simply domesticated animals however all of the wildlife — raptors, songbirds, waterfowl, bears, wolves, foxes, rodents, frogs, snakes and bugs are additionally killed. The plants that gives properties and meals for individuals and animals and bugs, these are additionally destroyed and will probably be misplaced for many years and maybe centuries.
We should concentrate on the vastness of loss that comes with using as we speak’s weapons.
Celia Bowker, Seattle
