[split] "Some people eat animals, some don't."

[Diana]

Holy sweeping statements, Batman.

I don't have anything more to add, but I do find it interesting watching this thread progress as different people drop in with their interpretations and justifications on both sides. I think it's interesting seeing people discussing in absolutes. One says its this way, another says its that way, and I always wonder where the truth in the middle lies...

People have their opinions. Just as you do. Instead of pointing the finger, perhaps allow that this subject is volatile, and where there is great suffering involved, people will get emotionally invested; and likewise, people will defend themselves emotionally.

Let me repeat: There is great suffering involved with perpetuating animal farming for meat consumption. Personally, I don't know what more anyone needs to know in order to choose not to participate. While I have been very interested in widening my perspective and knowledge about this matter, the bottom line is that it causes great suffering. I cannot understand that most people either don't care, or they just can't deal with it (which is more understandable).

Animals suffer. We cause animals to suffer. Who here thinks this is okay? Who thinks starving children in a world of abundant resources is okay? Who thinks abject poverty and homelessness is okay? I am not suggesting we all set out to fix anything. But I ask, Why would you (to no one in particular) choose consciously to contribute to suffering? It is the biggest BS to say you (to no one in particular) do it to serve the animals. I am aware of course that the suffering we may cause inadvertently or ignorantly in our lives is insidious, but when it comes to making a conscious choice, WHY choose to cause suffering? Don't anyone bother trying to refute that their participating in the system of consuming meat is too small to make a difference. That is just more BS.

Obviously I'm emotionally invested. But I just came back from the store and had to drive past countless horses out in the sun hanging their heads and not moving in dirt yards. I think I must be a misanthrope, because humanity makes me throw up sometimes. I'm screwed apparently, ever being one with it all. Perhaps there are some here who will feel nice and superior in their lofty clouds because they are above it all.