I'll never condone bullying of any kind, but I'll also never condone killing sentient animals for food. The fact that a 16 year old boy has been unmercifully, relentlessly bullied is repugnant. There is no excuse. But there is also no excuse for killing the animals he & others slaughter. The idea that these animals "give" or "offer" their lives ludicrous. I'm sure the idea makes the killers feel better but the animal is still dead.  While I can appreciate that culture is extremely important to a lot of people - including me - I don't necessarily agree that it trumps everything.  If you choose to live a certain lifestyle, in a certain location, that's your business.  But if your lifestyle and location involves living in a way that harms other creatures,those  who have strong ethical objections have a right to forcefully - but respectfully - disagree. In China & some other nations eating dog & cat meat is a cultural norm.They die horrifically. That will  never be ok with me. Never.