Re: Serious post
> .......and i think some people do have more respect for cows
> than other Moz fans...some people are so rude.
Most of you sound like you have never been on a farm. The idea that there is only black & white amazes me. Sure, there are factory farms, land where there used to be forest in the amazon, chickens that never get to breath clean air, fish that dangle at their critical populations levels, and hogs that pollute our fresh water supply.
However, not all meat comes from these sources. If i had enough land, i would have a chicken coop, I would care for them as I do any pet. When I buy free range, i can taste the difference, the fat content is lowered, and I feel that i'm supporting an important alternative.
Although i understand that some of these companies may not be the ideal, there a lots of companies to chose from.
Basically I eat meat once in a while, with some regret! I also buy tofu, tempeh, lentils, beans etc. I understand the strong convictions that you guys have chosen, but as I said before, it is a personal decision. I've listened to the debate for over ten years and I've come to realize that by cutting back my meat consumption, i've put money into the hands of alternative companies and I've taking money away from the meat industry. No! I haven't completely eliminated meat, but i've made a small effort. i do buy leather shoes, usually Birkenstocks, that last me two years. I usually buy leather sneakers, that also last me two years. And, i don't drink milk, unless I can't afford Soy milk. So, I PERSONALLY believe that there are way to manage your consumption of meat, dairy and by products and create a healthier atmosphere for yourself and environment. Over the course of a lifetime, these choices become relavent.
What I don't like is when someone tells me I should be eating meat three times a day, or buying every payless shoe on the shelf or someone that insists that vegans have a healthier lifestyle because they have eliminated meat and dairy. Many doctors have come to the surface to suggest that the Mediterrian diet is about the healthiest diet around. Fish is included in that diet, wine, cheese (goat's) and lentils, etc. So, I don't think it's fair for vegans to force the issue, likewise, i won't tell anyone else that they should be using feta cheese instead of cheddar.