According to the principles of ahimsa we should not harm other creatures - that's why the majority of Hindus are vegetarian, yes? So what are our thoughts on the use of silk? Millions of pupating silk worms must be destroyed in order for us to make silk garments, so what are your thoughts? Is this against ahimsa or a necessary evil?

I bring this up because it was brought up on an email group I'm on and I wanted to hear the thoughts of my fellow members here.