Should i become a vegeterian?!
Should i become a vegeterian?
I saw these videos online about the sadistic animal abuse that happens at slaughterhouses, restaurants, factories, etc. I feel terrible but is there anything i can do besides going vegiterian? I will if thats all i can do, but thats my last alternative.
Answers:
Well, if you're interested in advocating for animal rights, going vegetarian should be your first step. Other than that, you can do things like write your representatives in support of animal welfare legislation, and avoiding companies that are the worst offenders or who test on animals.
Not sure why going veggie is your last alternative. You make it sound like something up there with "well, if I have to get kill my adorable puppy, I suppose I can." It's not that difficult and you'll probably discover a whole bunch of new foods you'll wonder how you ever lived without.
Source(s):
http://www.goveg.com
http://www.vegweb.com
Most slaughter houses work to humane slaughter rules, but it's only those who abuse this that the veggie crusaders ever talk about.
If you wan't to go veggie that's your choice, but don't base it on biased reporting aimed as specifically turning people off meat.
Other options are to only buy meat from a reputable butcher, preferably one who knows the producers personally and pride themselves in their animal care.
Humans are omnivores, we eat animals and plants. Have you ever hunted or fished or had a vegetable garden? All things die to be eaten by other things. That's life.
Now, if you just don't like the taste of meat or seafood get a good book on what a vegetarian needs to eat to have a healthy diet.
You should only become a vegetarian if you truely wish to be a vegetarian and if you choose to do so with what limits?
Are you going to stop wearing Cow hides as well because animals also go through "torture" as you said to get thier hides.
Only if you stop your own consuption of animals will you then be a true vegetarian.
I know it's really difficult to eat meat when you look at it that way, but just remember that not all places are like that, and many kill the animals in a more peaceful way. Remember that just because you stop eating meat, it doesn't mean it's going to put a stop to the animal killings and it will still continue. If you do become a vegetarian though, be sure to get protein another way to stay healthy.
If you really want to control the humane treatment of the animals you eat, the only way to do so is to raise your own. Unrealistic for most of us. Nothing against the choice to be vegetarian, but the fact is that humans are omnivores and meats are an important part of our diet. So be careful to have a well rounded diet.
YES--- DD fred!
NO it the videos are stupid.
you have seen what a group of perverts has presented to you as (your quote) SADISTIC.
I suggest you see film from Darfur or other African nations of children DIEING of starvation as being sadistic by the Isalmic community.
BUT you choose the way you die..
Vegi's do not have a track record except to whine (the poor animals) "while they still die of starvation"
GET real we don't care about you.
Hi!
I feel very much like you do on this issue!, but have not become a vegetarian. However, I do not support those businesses and restaurants that are infamous for their cruelty and lack of compassion towards animals. There are proven humane ways that these business could incorporate, but they simply, don't care enough to do it. That is why they are not getting my patronage,not even 1 penny! Ultimately, pal, going vegetarian also has many other benefits, but you should be the one to decide if that is what you really want. I also eat more fruits, vegetables and grains, than meat.I particularly love orange, carrot,apple and broccoli smoothies with soy protein, crushed ice and a bit of lemon and pure honey.I commend you for your good heart and for wanting to avoid the unnecessary pain and suffering of the animals of our planet earth!
why not go vegetarian and stay away from animal by products or things tested on animals (shampoos, soaps, ect.) what do you mean is that all you can do but it is your last resort? you can also volunteer at an animal shelter. if you are under 18 and the humane society near you wont let you volunteer, search around. i found a bunny rescue that lets me help out :)
Because a vegetarian diet reverses heart disease.
Because in every package of chicken, there’s a little bit of poop.
Because it takes a small person to beat a defenseless animal ... and an even smaller person to eat one.
Because eating meat and dairy products makes you fat.
Because the grain used to feed animals could be used to feed hungry people.
Because no animal deserves to die for your taste buds.
Because you can’t eat meat and call yourself an environmentalist.
Because more than half the water used in the U.S. is used to raise animals for food.
Because when animals feel pain, they scream too.
Watch this , it will stun you and you will forget meat like you never saw it before .!DONT EAT IT!
http://www.goveg.com/feat/chewonthis/...
Really - with the whole "animals as food" thing - you have to start small - and the first step is to not eat an animal - if the videos of the cruelty of slaughterhouses didn't do it for you - I'm not sure that I can think of anything that will persuade you. You can join groups such as PETA - but you will find that these people don't believe in eating meat - at all - and it will be hard for you to preach about the cruelty of torchering an animal and then stopping by for a burger later. Just go veg - it sounds hard, but it's not - start with baby steps - cut out cow and pig, for instance - each just poultry for awhile - then when you are adjusted, cut out all meat. Eventually you will lose a flavor for it. I haven't had a burger in over a year - but I still love the smell of a good cookout - maybe someday you can cut all dairy - go vegan and feel good about your way of life and the fact that no animal had to die for you to have a good meal.
Mmmm...meat...
Few years ago I saw something similar in a TV documentary. It made me feel very guilty about how the poor animals have to die just to satisfy our taste buds. I have quit eating non-veg since then. Although I do eat egg as I believe we do not kill a life by eating egg. We only stop it from being born and an embryo does not have feelings.
The best thing that happened to me after I quit eating non veg is that before I did so, I was a die-hard non-veggie and loved eating all kinds of meat. But since I left eating non-veg, I dont only feel a kind of peace inside me but also makes me feel that if I could not do anything much to stop hurting those poor animals, atleast I am able to contribute to that little justice for them to live.
I like eating vegetarian meat whch is made of soya bean and it helps me to keep my taste buds satisfied.
Every little contribution / effort to make any other life on this earth feel better adds up to your good deeds.
Good Luck and Cheers!
go vegan :)
animal liberation
Going vegetarian is not the last alternative. It should be the 1st step. The more people turn vegetarian, the faster businesses will realised that they should act against animal sufferings.
As pointed out by weatherman_1965, there are legislation that prohibits cruetly in animal farming...
But, in reality, not many farms are conforming to the cause of animal welfare.
http://www.hfa.org/campaigns/sdabusers.h...
http://www.certifiedhumane.org/links.htm...
This website gives a list of restaurants that uses "certified" humane treated animals. but, as you can see, they are only in the US and there are about 20 restaurants. Even the americans, who are active in animal rights, cannot be bothered about humane farming. what makes you think that farmers care?
Visit a farm and decide for yourself how the animals are treated.