PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • June 23, 2021
Peter Pressman wrote a letter, published June 18, about lobster pain. He used words naming the lobster’s anatomy to give validity to what he wrote. His conclusion was based solely on the lobster’s nervous system anatomy, which is different from ours. Because of that, he assumes that lobsters cannot feel pain. His conclusion is opinion, not fact. There is still much unknown about lobsters. Be aware of the difference between fact (as formed, as best we can, by reliable and unbiased study) and unsubstantiated opinion. Life on Earth and its quality depend on on our actions, especially if this behavior causes other living things to needlessly suffer. ~ Joyce Polyniak, Topsham