Before the thread gets canned (pun intended) I will make one last statement to those that asked why some objected. [hint to mods: it weren't me that started the thread slide, guv, honest!]
If lobster needs to be 'fresh' then eaither eat it frozen, or only eat it when you are near to where it is caught. Since this will be less often, it should improve your enjoyment by rarity.
Miraz I think that your comment highlights the exact point that I am making.
obgraham I know that you think it is amusing to say "So pax, your position is the lobster should have an equal vote on its itinerary and seat assignment?" but I am actually saying that, since it does not have a choice, we should not put it through such an experience. It's the kind of reasoning and consideration that human beings like to take unto themselves when they refer to themselves as being part of 'the higher mammals'. Which is not how we treat these (and all too many other) creatures.
garthicus "I doubt you'd eat lobster again" That is simple, I never have eaten this animal and never will.