[honkhonkpants]

It doesn't have anything to do with cognitive dissonance. We allow ourselves to slaughter farm animals because we've benefit their species tremendously. The perpetual existence of domestic animal species is virtually assured. By contrast, we have done nothing for monkeys other than relentlessly destroy their habitats.

[Falling3]

There is no ethical argument to be made for actions to benefit the species at the expense of the individuals it comprises.

[honkhonkpants]

Sure there is.