Even if you reside in your attic, you are not eating bugs while sleeping. A insect creeping into your mouth is the equivalent of placing your head into the maw of a lion. It happens, but only to bugs (or humans) who want to die. Insects are food for other animals- including people. When an insect bites someone or something else, it starts a process that can lead to death. The virus that causes rabies is transmitted when an infected animal bites someone. The bacteria that cause tuberculosis and leprosy are transmitted by breathing in particles released when an infected person dies. People can be infected with these diseases even though they do not see, touch, or smell anything related to an animal. Insects are also used as food by people in some countries. In Africa, the larvae of several beetles are eaten because they are thought to have medicinal properties. In Asia, insects are used as food and fuel. In the Philippines, ants are used to make soup and beer. In Indonesia, bees produce honey that is sold in markets across the country. We should use only what can be consumed, because there are already too many animals suffering or dying for us to feed on them. Insects are living creatures that feel pain and fear just like we do. If you eat them, you are killing people just like me who want to stop eating meat.