Moral Accountability in Consumption

People often seek a moral high ground in discussions about consumption without fully understanding the implications of their actions. Purchasing meat from a supermarket equates to hiring someone to commit an act on their behalf, raising questions about culpability and responsibility. This analogy extends to the psychological detachment in warfare, where responsibilities are diluted, yet the consequences haunt those involved, as seen in the PTSD experienced by pilots. The disconnect from direct action does not absolve moral accountability; rather, it complicates one's relationship with the consequences of their choices.