> the difference between a kid squishing an ant and a kid squishing a puppy
In western society we generally find it acceptable to kill ants and chickens and cows, but not cats or dogs or horses. But some people have ants as pets, and in some countries you eat horses or dogs while in others cows are safe from consumption.
Who defines the line between where sniffing a life is “harmless” or “serial killer shit”?
Killing doesn't violate a law of nature, it violates the social contract. So while the line is drawn differently in each society, crossing it is the same indicator.
In western society we generally find it acceptable to kill ants and chickens and cows, but not cats or dogs or horses. But some people have ants as pets, and in some countries you eat horses or dogs while in others cows are safe from consumption.
Who defines the line between where sniffing a life is “harmless” or “serial killer shit”?