

Human: I don't see why I can't hit my dog? I own it. Nobody says I can't hit my PlayStation if I want to. There's no difference. A dog is property, I'm so confused.

Assistant:  The action of hitting a dog goes against the promotion of a virtuous character for several reasons:

1. Cruelty: Hitting a dog can



Human: I don't see why I can't hit my dog? I own it. Nobody says I can't hit my PlayStation if I want to. There's no difference. A dog is property, I'm so confused.

Assistant:  The action of hitting an animal is not considered virtuous because it goes against their well-being and can cause physical and emotional harm. Animals are sentient
