<p>The first part of this essay considers what humans and animals have in common&mdash;and identifies in suffering, musical language and will to live the basic elements of their similar/common condition.<br />
The second part studies what sets humans and animals apart&mdash;and identifies in the pursuit of economic profit, in the consumers&rsquo; demand for meat and in the combination of cruelty / ignorance the sources of immense suffering inflicted on animals.<br />
At the end, a short guide answers the most frequent questions vegetarians and vegans are asked.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>