Wow, simply outstanding post. I often give a similar story to the meat-eating non-hunters of how much more honorable and dignified to give these animals (even feral ones) a free ranging life in the wild and then a dignified quick, death than it is to see them suffer in a cage their whole life with the single purpose of being someone's breakfast, belt, or shoes and never getting to live in the wild. Then of course, there are the whole conservation arguments.
Well said, well put and kudo's to you for educating someone not familiar with the concepts! Even more Kudo's to her for taking the time to educate herself on the topic and listen! If only more people with opposing opinions would take the time to enjoy other's differences instead of trying to force them into their own mold.
K