All vegans and vegetarians have heard it: But what about the plants? What about their feelings? They feel pain, too. Dont you feel bad for the carrots? You are killing them, you know.Sorry, but the above represent the dumbest set of excuses Ive ever heard as to why some people claim eating animals is morally equivalent to eating plants. Tellingly, these peoples concern for plant feelings has not reared its head over eating a baked potato with steak, or seeing capers in chicken piccata. No, its arisen because the conversation has turned to cruelty toward the animals we eat, something thats difficult to swallow.