Not very many species on our planet show compassion. And being one of the few that do I would think we would take pride in it. Lions tigers and bears (oh my) kill for food, which is understandable, and beef is a good food source for us as well. So I am all for eating animals and what not, but I do not take pride in inflicting pain on anything. I feel bad about killing spiders even though they terrify me or are even a threat to my health. (black widows) I do not kill for sport, I will not inflict pain unless I must for some greater reason. (which I doubt a greater reason will arise)