[scandinavegan]

Why do you think this vegan wants nothing bad ever happen to an animal? Freedom is valuable on its own, even when that freedom means that life is a struggle. Why do you assume that this person thinks nature is idyllic and pretty?

You can compare it to choosing between a life in prison or living alone on a deserted island. If the person affected makes the choice, that's one thing, and it doesn't really matter which option they choose from a moral standpoint. But choosing for someone else is iffy. How can I decide if it's best for you to be in prison or on a deserted island?