Is it normal to feel guilty/sad I killed a fly?

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  • Do sharks, bears, alligators, lions etc think twice before trying to kill us?

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    • Do sharks, bears, alligators or lions rule the earth?

      We're the most powerful animal in the world. We've used our intelligence collaboratively to overcome certain physical constraints and adversity. Ethical and moral codes underpin our success. Most other animals lack the faculty to do what we do, which is why they don't think twice before killing.

      Justifying callousness by pointing to more violent creatures doesn't hold up in court. We're different animals with different considerations who can afford to think twice and consider the universe around us, as well as the value of life beyond just our own.

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    • Yes, some do. They usually only attack if they see you as a threat (or if they are hungry). The same rules go for me: if something is a danger to me it would be justified for me to kill it, and if I am hungry it would be justified to kill the organism so I can eat it.

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