In America, there is a huge aversion to slaughtering and eating horses.

But really, what separates horses from other livestock?

We ride them. That's it. It's strictly emotional.

If you have ever owned a pet cow, pig, or sheep (as I have), then you know that those animals are just as self-aware and capable of forming bonds with humans as horses. But that does not, and should not, prevent the use of those animals as food.

We are humans. We are at the top of the food chain. Get used to it.

Horse is an extremely lean, protein-rich source of meat. Bison meat has been hailed as a healthy alternative to fat laden beef for all of the same reasons.

America's aversion to horse meat has no demonstrable basis beyond 'they're pretty' and 'they are iconic'. Fuck that.

I will even go further than saying that we should allow horses to be slaughtered here in the states. I say, let's put 'em on the menu.

Our cholesterol-filled arteries and bulging waistlines will thank us.