[Gallagher]

Originally Posted by littl3chocobo

they are killing something so it can be looked at for a couple weeks then thrown away. that is pretty aweful x_____x

i like the idea of either getting rid of the tree(which would also reduce the plastic production in ornamentation) or encourage, like you said, natural tree use(though in the form of potted plants since many persons have no yards or houses)

AH MAH GAWD IT'S THE WORD! YAY!

but more seriously, whether or not plants perceive pain is actually a serious debate that's having a lot of scientific testing done for years now. Plants of all sorts are already known to be reactive and intelligent. The idea that only things with identifiable brains can be in pain (or insert any other sensation/emotion of your choice) is one of the things that keeps people from accepting the possibility.

My thoughts on the matter: just because it doesn't work the way we do doesn't mean it doesn't work.