Would you buy from an LFS that dodges questions?...****** Apology*******

[Parker]

It's really up to the purchaser to make a responsible decision. The LFS may ask you questions ( How big is your tank, how long has it been operational, what other fish do you have in your tank, etcetera ) but it's up to you to be honest with yourself and answers. If people are buying fish without educating themselves first….. aren’t they just as much to blame? You can’t simply blame the LFS.

To use your example. I agree if a tiger is being treated poorly it should be dealt with, on a case my case basis. Not paint everyone with the same brush as you're suggesting. There are people out there that are very versed in caring for Tigers, should they be forced to stop doing good work because of one bad egg?

Fish definitely have the right to live, I just don't believe it's as simple as your making it out to be. As mentioned before, mortality is subjective.