Why?
Some methods of dying are more drawn out and painful than others. Given that no rancher has ever killed their animals with a method anywhere near as bad as old age, that's not really a point against ranching.
Does it really matter how you die?
Some methods of dying are more drawn out and painful than others.
I think you just answered your own question.
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