Reader Input 5: Pass Me the Tauros

   
It is apparent that people eat pokemon. Unless pokemon live in co-existence with animals like cows and chickens, Professor Oak must have had Politoed legs, or EscarSlugma(spicy). Why is it that trainers try so hard to dodge the fact they probably ate a Miltank in recent years? Why do they hide it in the anime? There is tons of food in Pokemon, judging from the fact Cilan has a restaurant and Ash has meals fit for 12 every course, every day cooked by a guy who has his eyes closed ALL the time. It's referenced multiple times that there is a predator-and-prey system in Pokemon. According to most Pokedex entries, some pokemon have defenses, and in some it references what they're hiding from.For example:

Caterpie :It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
Swellow: SWELLOW flies high above our heads, making graceful arcs in the sky. This POKéMON dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. The hapless prey is tightly grasped by SWELLOW’s clawed feet, preventing escape
Remoraid:Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a MANTINE’s underside to scavenge for leftovers.

A Story in the Canalve City Library 1

Pick clean the bones of Pokémoncaught in the sea or stream.Thank them for the meals theyprovide, and pick their bones clean.When the bones are as clean as canbe, set them free in the water fromwhich they came.The Pokémon will return, fullyfleshed, and it begins anew.

There have been multiple references of pokemon eating each other, and us eating them, so why does Nintendo button their lip about it? Why don't they just say it? I'm sure the targeted audience would understand. Is there a reason this secret is so well hidden? We know people and pokemon are together for multiple purposes, so why is it weird that some aren't treated like pets? Why does Nintendo keep this under wraps? What do you think?