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[–] Signtist@bookwormstory.social 42 points 1 day ago (2 children)

My dad is adamant that fish don't feel pain. He just heard it from someone when he was young, and accepted it as fact because it made him feel better as a fishing enthusiast.

[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 22 points 1 day ago

An example of a convenient lie when it suits humans.

[–] AnAverageSnoot@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 day ago

Well, if he is a responsible fishing enthusiast, he should be putting the fish out of its misery by stunning it in the head right away. As mentioned in the article, this is still the best way to ensure that the fish don't suffer