Human beings are justified in killing animals for the resources animals provide.

It certainly is an interesting topic. I will be arguing that not only are humans justified in killing animals for resources, but that it is also necessary that we do so. 1. Research and Medical AdvancementIt is well known that animals are often used in the research and development of new products. These animals can range from algae growths to lab rats. Sometimes, larger animals like pigs are used. When developing a new drug, it is necessary to run many animal trials before human trials are allowed. This insures that the drug is safe for human usage and it is quite common for animals to die during this process. In this way, the killing of animals provide a resource that is useful not only for creating new drugs, but for gaining insight on the way some diseases affect the human body. Without the ability to use animals for this purpose, it would be a significant challenge to produce new medical technologies and products. This would adversely affect the human race and the advancement of medical science.2. Animal Organs and Their Use in HumansIn today's world, we already use the heart valves of the pig for human transplants. Human donor hearts are not always available, so the use of pig organs is invaluable to saving human lives. This in and of itself justifies the killing of a pig. Additionally, new research is suggesting that genetically modified animals may be able to donate other organs in the near future. [1] This includes the use of animals kidneys, pancreas', and livers. If we were to stop killing animals, it would be impossible for these technologies to come into reality. This, in turn, would mean many human lives would be lost. 3. Animals and Economic GoodThe resources that animal provide us do not only include tangible goods. The raising and killing of animals for their various physical resources also produces another resource in turn -- economic good. The animal food industry is a booming one in most parts of the world. If we stopped doing this, many people would no longer have jobs and a large part of the world's revenue generation would be trampled. In hurting the economy and making people lose their jobs, we create a worse of society as a whole. A weak economy stunts growth in nearly all industries, from retail to STEM fields. Preserving a strong economy justifies the killing of animals.4. HuntingI will discuss two more intangible resources directly gained by the killing of animals. The first is for pleasure. Hunting (and fishing) is widely practiced for sport in many parts of the world. For many people, hunting is one of the most pleasurable things they can do. Often, countries set limitations on the types of animals that can be hunted to be sure that the animals in question are not endangered and that they do not have another use. Since the method used to kill these animals is not a form off torture and since the animals do not better serve humanity while living, it is a net benefit for humanity to hunt. The next resource is a very important one -- space. It is necessary to provide a certain level of animal population control. When unchecked, a particular animal population can grow wildly out of control, presenting a danger to the local ecological setting and, occasionally, to humans. When we allow nature to "fall out of balance", it can significantly and adversely affect the biological climate. This can present problems for humans and other animal species alike. ConclusionI have provided four arguments as to why it is ethical and, in some cases, necessary for humans to kill animals for their resources. The opponent has made the assumption that an animal's only use is for its meat. Above, I have shown that to be patently false. Animals have been killed by humans since the beginning of humanity itself and our way of utilizing the resources they provide has grown exponentially since then. I look forward to my opponent's response. Sources1 - . http://www.livescience.com...