I love how you say "the gotcha" as it invalidated the argument. There is a paradox in your ethics, pointing out the way ppl tell you about it won't change anything about the fact being presented here.

It feels like to me that you are more concerned about winning an argument than adressing what is being talked about here.

So you are aware of the cruelty but proudly proclaim that you'll always willingly participate, no matter what?