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Re: Virtues of Veganism?
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lugnet.off-topic.fun
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Tue, 5 Jun 2001 15:01:13 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Harvey Henkelman writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Daniel Jassim writes:
> > > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> > > http://www.dieselsweeties.com/strips/sw171.shtml
> > >
> > > (Just couldn't bear to stick this on the end of rolling blackouts, that
> > > thread is out of control sizewise)
> >
> > Hmmm, I don't know what you may have implied by posting that link but it
> > seems like the guy in the comic is suddenly more open minded and aware of
> > the many problems associated with meat and it's consumption. Sounds good to
> > me! If the comic is meant to be a jab at vegetarians, it needs work.
> >
> > There are a lot noble and ethically sound principles with vegetarianism,
> > namely that food should be healthy and free of toxins and that animals not
> > be mistreated. In my opinion, killing animals for food is not mistreatment
> > if the animal was raised without cruelity and death was humane (quick and as
> > painless as possible). Also, no animal should be imprisoned and be subjected
> > to torturous experiments.
> >
> > It is interesting to note that people in most non-Western countries
> > (especially Third World countries) have diets that are closely vegetarian.
> > They often have staples of rice and beans as well as local fruits and
> > veggies. Meat is served more as a side dish and eaten maybe once a week,
> > with exception of most coastal Asian cultures that eat fish daily.
> >
> > When I lived in Michigan, there was an Islamic store that sold Halal meat
> > (which means the animal was raised naturally and slaughtered mercifully).
> > They got their meat from Amish farms. The cost was a bit more than the
> > regular grocier but the meat was better quality. Since moving to California,
> > I've discovered that there are many farms that raise and slaughter animals
> > for the prominent Moslem communities here. For those who don't want to give
> > up meat but want better, healthier meat without the cruelity try an Islamic
> > store. They take their food very seriously and with good reason, considering
> > some of the disgusting practices in mainstream American agriculture.
> >
> > I think that the principles and practices of meat production and consumption
> > in America need to change. People should know where their food comes from
> > and what is really in it, so they can make better choices. Ultimately, I
> > think vegetarianism is better for the earth because it requires less land
> > and resources. Industrialism has pushed us so far from natural, healthy
> > living. We should return to old fashion common sense.
> >
> > Dan
> I don't believe in killing anything for food, including plants as well! And
> as for medical experimentations, I believe that people should fit the bill
> nicely. -Harvey
Just kidding on the food part, Venison all the way!! It's the most healthy
meat one can eat in my opinion.-Harvey
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| (...) I don't believe in killing anything for food, including plants as well! And as for medical experimentations, I believe that people should fit the bill nicely. -Harvey (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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