Sooo, why use a flimsy strawman you don’t believe in? Its like a Godwin… Good-ol’-boy-win?
Tools and progression of technology is part of the natural order as well. Humans aren’t the only ones who get a leg up with employing tools and tactics to live longer. One doesn’t have to be Amish to feel ok about eating things.
I get your point you don’t find it a compelling argument (I think is your point), and that’s fine for you personally. I think others who do find it compelling are ok too.
I guess it’s not irony, coincidence then. Roy was basically disposable like cattle, but to fulfill a short term purpose. Of course a sentiant replicant is a whole 'nother basket of philosophical arguments.