Would you eat meat if you had to slaughter the animals yourself?
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In my opinion, it is easy to be blind to the horrors that animals raised for food endure when you buy your meat pre-packaged at the grocery store. The truth is that most animals raised for food do not live in wide open pastures. They are born, raised and killed in factories. It makes me wonder if people actually had to face the animals before their death if they would still have such an appetite for meat.
Would you eat meat if you had to kill the animals yourself?
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Blade says:
The only meat I will ever eat again is HUMANS if they are ever on the menu. Animals are incredible creatures and have every right to life, unlike all the retards we are forced to live with.
Posted September 04, 2010
Dave says:
No way
Posted August 25, 2010
Me says:
I am not sure - it depends if it was short term or long term. Short term = No, long term = I don't know. I would find it hard not to develop compassion for them, because they bond and have emotions. As for the slaughter process, I think I would have to shoot them if I could bring myself to do it. However, if somebody said, shoot your dog for meat, there is no way I could do it. Being sane at the moment, I would never do it - I would starve to death. I know that the animals suffer, yet I still eat the meat. There must be something wrong with me here :( I know it is wrong, but I still do it! What is wrong with me?!?!
Posted July 05, 2010
alana says:
definatly not!
Posted May 18, 2010
Yes
Jo says:
I have killed and eaten various animals. It is very satisfying to know how the animal has lived and that you gave it the best possible while it was alive. One must remember, after all, that if we did not eat meat, millions if animals would not be here at all and the countryside would be a very different place. I could never contemplate being a veggie and I am grateful to be able to feed my baby and toddler meat protein.
Posted April 09, 2011
mrdoobie.com says:
I don't think I would eat meat as much as I do, though I never craved meat, I have enjoyed it. If I had to kill the animal myself, I could do it. Though I believe the consumption of the meat would be more appreciated. I would probably honor the animals life, as some tribal natives do. The animal would be loved... in a calming place.... held and brought to peace and calm relaxation before I would sedate it... and while it was unconscious, I would make certain the death went quickly... then I would take time while the animal was dying to honor it's life and transition... spiritually.. as well as the nutrition it would be giving my life. I would make certain the meat was prepared with care... and the meals would be something to remember... each preceded by another vocalized appreciation of the animals life and sacrifice. I do not kill the animals that I consume now... but I do take a moment before eating to silently appreciate the animals life (as not to bring guilt feelings upon others around me) and only talk about the idea with those who seem very caring, intelligent, but misguided and open to different ideas. When my mate burns the chicken and goes to throw it out... I try to find good in the meal and salvage what I can... and can't deny feeling more than simply just wasted meat.
Posted April 18, 2010
BiggBenn says:
I can see both sides of the argument, but I absolutely would eat an animal if I had to kill it myself. Humans are omnivores, but animal protein is an absolutely needed part of our diet. It cannot be synthesized and the essential amino acids are needed for proper nutrition and body function. In my view, people that purposefully omit meat or animal products from their diets are just transferring the "pain and suffering" supposedly caused to animals that are killed or used as a food source onto themselves.
Posted April 07, 2010
deathbringer666 says:
i agree on both sides of the argument i belive in the balance of pray and pedetor u only need to chek my name but i love a nimals so i would NEVER eat one of those poor animals in the factoryis i guess quite a few people agree.
Posted March 23, 2010
Hope says:
I'm a vegetarian to a point, I hate the factory slaughter,but I also believe in the balance of life of prey and predator.Most factories do not kill humanly, many FDA workers have been known to let slaughter houses with cruel conditions slip by because they know workers or other reasons. I only eat meat if i know how the animal was killed.For example when I go fishing or my dad goes hunting since I know he kills the animals more humanely than any factory. I still stay on a mostly vegetarian diet though
Posted January 05, 2010
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Yourshowman
Oct 5, 2010 @ 10:39 am | delete
- I am a pure vegetarian and i would never eat meat..
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Treasures-By-Brenda
Jun 2, 2009 @ 7:57 pm | delete
- Interesting subject, thanks for making me think about it. Your Monkeybrains lens is blessed by Brenda.
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josefgraf
Sep 26, 2008 @ 12:15 pm | delete
- If those who consume mass meat products could witness either a) the conditions 95% of the animals in the factory farm industry have to endure, or b) the loss that is accruing in humanity's inner life due to this animal abuse - the industry would grind to a halt overnight. Surely the human race cannot be as diabolical as its relationship with the animal kingdom suggests.
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The specific article:
The End of Factory Farming - the ecological resonance between the animal holocaust and our inner life
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SunGal
Aug 2, 2008 @ 11:41 pm | delete
- My mom was raised on a farm and one of her chores was to kill and pluck the chickens. But they took good care of their animals and when it was time, they killed them humanely. If I had to do it to feed my family I would. I don't eat much meat, it has mostly lost its appeal for me, but if I do, I buy free range.
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EverythingMouse
Jul 13, 2008 @ 3:05 pm | delete
- I think this is a very interesting question and I think for the majority surely the answer is no. Perhaps if people realized exactly how meat is processed and animals are treated they may think twice about eating it - and putting pressure on the food industry to change. I have been a vegetarian since I was 7 years old so for me the answer is definitely no!
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