I need a vegan or vegitarians point of view?!
I need a vegan or vegitarians point of view?
My best friend raised piglet then sent it to fair and then it went to slaughter. now she wants to do the same thing to two more piglets and I really object to because I think its really wrong. I don't whether I should speak up and voice my opinion or pipe down.
Answers:
Time for me to shock some people.
I'm sure that your friend knows you don't like it. If they really don't you can *gently* discuss the issue and find out why they do this and what their feelings on the matter are. I know I sure don't like animals being raised for slaughter!
Here's where I'll shock you by giving an example from my life.
(Hi Buzz!)
I live in the country and rent out most of my land to a local farmer. No big deal there, but in this area it's strictly 'dryland' farming (No irrigation) so crop yields are low. In order for him to make ends meet I allow him to run cattle during the winter when there's no crops. Do I like it? Nope! Does he know I don't like it? Yep! But as a practical matter I have to allow it to maintain good relations with my neighbors and he has to do it to pay bills (at least until we find a better solution)
You two have a similar type of situation. Do you two agree to disagree and go from there? Or do you break up a friendship and risk coming across as a sanctimonious jerk?
We *can't* decide for you! Only you can decide whether to choose one of the options above or find your own solution to the issue!
Source(s):
Vegetarians do not eat fish! A fish eater is a Piscivore
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/piscivo...
say what you feel, but don't expect change. i don't agree with what everyone does; but this is a free country. [thusly, you ARE entitled to an opinion].
What she does with her pigs is not your business.
If she is your best friend, she should already know how you feel. It would be good to discuss your feelings with her, but, personally, I would not let it get in the way of your friendship.
If you feel very strongly about it, you may have to make a decision to no longer be her friend, but that is a very personal decision to make based on your values.
You could gently ask your friend if it doesn't concern her that her animals will be killed, but in the end it isn't your business. By the way, many people are vegetarians or even vegans for reasons having nothing to do with saving animals. They do it for health reasons.
Not that I disagree with you. I'd not send an animal to be slaughtered.
You have your perogative and she has hers. Nobody likes to be preached to and what makes you the expert on morality.
I'm a Vegetarian for health reasons.
i would say yes!! voice your opinion...tell her why you feel this is inhumane and wrong! if you two are best freinds then you should be able to understand each others point of views. maybe ask her why she feels that this is OK to do to these pigs?? maybe she doesn't even realize the full spectrum of what she is doing...try to educate and not preach that always works the best!good luck!!
I think it is wrong too, but its her pigs. If she can manage to raise them, then eat them, its her choice. You would be wasting your breath trying to convert her. Some people simply cant wrap their brains around the concepts that we shouldn't kill animals just to feed our fat faces. I must ask, though, if this concerns you, how do you manage to eat meat and poultry? They are kept in deplorable conditions and treated very inhumanely. At least it sounds like your friend treats her animals well. You might want to give some thought to the meat issue-everytime you eat beef or pork, you are consuming a cute little barnyard animal. Just because you havent laid eyes on it, doesnt mean it didnt have a sweet face
The decision to speak up or pipe down will depend on your reason for your belief. If you object to what your friend does because you advocate the vegetarian lifestyle, then speak up and share your belief to your friend. If you think the fair and slaughter act is what you object to because you advocate animal rights, then again, speak up and share your belief. Please note that I used the term "share" in both instances. It's because you are not suppose to impose your belief on your friend or anyone for that matter. You can only share your views and your belief in the hope that they will also be enlightened.
It's none of your business.
Steal the pig and raise it as your child. Name it Walleye.
If she's your best friend then hopefully you two already have excellent communication.
Never miss an opportunity for dialog.
I see folks here mentioning "preach" and "convert." Dialog is neither preaching nor an attempt to convert. It is simply an exchange of views.
Open dialog. Just make sure it's two way dialog. Hear her views while she hears yours. Really listen to what she has to say. Don't attempt to form a response. Just listen. Speak your mind, yes. But don't try to talk over her.
If we all sat around thinking it's none of our business
- then many Americans would still be in England
- being forced into the King's religion.
- women would still not have the right to vote.
- People would still keep slaves. Those slaves would be forced to have their own drinking fountains and ride in the back of the bus.
These are the positive changes brought about by people willing to stick their necks out and MAKE it their business. It doesn't make us popular. But it does make change.
of course it's wrong, like others have said, I would voice your opinion but don't expect change. You may be better off if you have some info on hand about slaughterhouses. That may help. Good luck!
I think you should definitely speak up and voice your opinion, but know that in the end people will do what they want to do. If she doesn't feel there is anything wrong in what she is doing, then all you can do is tell her your point of view and then let her make her own decision. If it was me I'd definitely tell her that I think it was incredibly cruel and wrong in so many ways. Good luck!
tell her how you feel, don't be rude, maybe if she thought about it she may stop. it's unlikely, but......wow, this one's tough.
Say What U feel! That's what the Book Feel the Fear and do it anyways advise about things! ( Read the Book) don't expect any change because of the way U feel!