The difference is that, to some of us, especially those who follow our native american beliefs, is that ALL life is sacred. Killing for sport, or just to watch something die is a BIG No-No. One is only to kill to eat, and then you are to use everything you can of that animal, waste nothing, out of respect for that animal. Some individuals and cultures have taboos against killing certain animals due to specific spiritual roles, etc. For example, I am Lenape, Turtle Clan. Rabbits and groundhogs are sacred animals, hence no killing or eating. As I am Turtle Clan, no turtle killing... My totem is the wolf, which uses crows and ravens for spotters and crows as lookouts and early warning systems, so no killing of these animals either. I realize that to some, these beliefs seem odd and out-dated, but to many people, these are the rules we live our lives by. Who's right? I don't know, but I'm sure we'll all find out someday.... :-D