I've hunted myself - a little. Shot, skinned, butchered, cooked and eaten small game. Mmmmmmmm, rabbit pie.<p>I have never understood people who eat meat, but can't stomach the idea of killing and preparing it themselves.
Industrial agriculture also implies an animal death toll, even if only indirectly: <a href="http://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/ordering-vegetarian-meal-there-s-more-animal-blood-your-hands" rel="nofollow">http://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/ordering-vegeta...</a>