If it’s acceptable for humans to exploit other animals for food, clothing, labor, entertainment or experiments because we’re more intelligent than them, would it be equally acceptable for a superintelligent alien race with 10x the mental capacity as humans to do the same to us?
“Feast on the eventual child!”
I eat meat, but I try to lower my intake and make the right choices as to it’s origins, as I detest the horrible practices that happen. But man, these over the top descriptions just to create an emotional reaction are so ridiculous. They’re no different from the anti abortion crowd yelling baby murder. If you have to resort to these sorts of arguments, you’re really doing yourself and what you stand for a disservice.
Lastly, to answer your question, it’s the same reason there’s a difference between murder and involuntary manslaughter. Intent is a very important factor when we judge someone’s actions.