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The Lounge => Off Topic => The Mess Hall => Topic started by: Sgt.Winters on February 21, 2020, 12:15:44 pm
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I have recently finished watching Earthlings and Dominion, both of which I struggled to trudge through, and they horrified me to my very core. The documentaries focus on animal agriculture across many countries in an attempt to showcase the injustices done to animals globally. If you play close attention to what happens throughout, it is difficult to turn away when the truth rears its ugly head. I could barely hold back tears as the footage showed cows, pigs, chickens, horses, sheep, and even camels (among numerous other species) be treated appallingly before being mercilessly slaughtered. Piglets were bashed against the wall and stacked a meter high, as their mothers watched, unable to move as their pens were too small. Chicks were put into groups of thousands, where they were all later grinded together in a petrifying display. Many of these workers showed little to no empathy for the animals that they killed, with some giggling and taking out their rage on the innocent animals. Along with a flurry of another emotions, perhaps the strongest thing I felt after their conclusions was deep disappointment. How can we let these moral atrocities continue?
As it stands, at least 200 million animals are killed every day for numerous purposes. That is 75 billion per year alone; an unimaginable number when put into a closer perspective. 97% of the products that contain animals come from factory farms. That being said, very few of them get to live out their lives, which is the least we could do. Many our slaughtered within their first year. These animals are bred and raised for the sole purpose of human consumption. There is also scientific evidence pointing towards all of these species having the capacity to feel pain and suffering. How much of this is necessary? How many tons of food that come from animals go to waste every year? Billions born, year after year, that do nothing but suffer horribly before serving our dietary pleasures. Unlike our pets, no major consideration is given for sentient experiences. They are the most disregarded beings in existence. I can now see why vegans draw comparisons to the Holocaust, as these animals are not treated with any compassion whatsoever, instead being disregarded as nothing more than hamburgers and eggs. They think and feel the same way as our beloved dogs and cats, and yet their toil is not counted amongst the majority of us. It's simply a passing thought, as I do not believe we can withstand the full magnitude of the events that take place every day.
As it stands, there is not much we can do on a national level, only an individual one. The dairy and meat industries, alongside numerous others, make too much profit for economies to consider moving away from them. The animal suffering will never be considered a top priority so long as we view them as nothing more than a resource. Enclosed, beaten, impregnated, and finally killed. What right do we have to inflict pain on such a gigantic scale? Prior to the 20th century, meat consumption was mostly done for survival; I don't if that can be said for now. Our pleasures are built on the backs of suffering that cannot be understated, and I'm not too sure how much longer we can collectively ignore this problem. If we can become so separated from our evolutionary counterparts in a way that inflicts pain on a catastrophic level, how far can we go before we finally draw the line?
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but meeat taste good :D
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its not ok to not eat meat
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ye don't eat meat for a few months and monitor how shit you feel
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Animals bred to feed us simply are resources, deal with it.
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had a similar experience watching food inc a couple years back, really brutal stuff. Been slowly cutting back on animal products ever since.
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another long text i wont read
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Support your local farmers if you want to eat meat!! Chances are the animals from local, smaller farms are well taken care of. Sadly I don’t think it’s possible for everyone to do that but on an individual level buying dairy and meat products locally is much better than buying the big brands.
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Any need some meat? Come to the south we got plenty of it.
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Eating meat is pretty homoerotic
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Any need some meat? Come to the south we got plenty of it.
Hit me with that gay shit
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Tbf i saw one of those videos where some pigs were being suffocated and they were screaming and shit. Was horrible to watch.
But uh, meat tastes good so I'm gonna keep eating it.
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How can we let these moral atrocities continue?
Stop believing in morality
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc9ezczJvcI
:) :)
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no, animals are people too
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no, animals are people too
preach brother
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I only eat human flesh.
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I only eat human flesh.
what percent fat do you prefer?
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I just ate two cheeseburgers from McDonald’s and I felt good doing it :P
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I understand your point of view.
As a meat seller, I can see a little bit "the world of the meat" and I can tell you that most of the animals killed don't suffer. Sadly (and hopefully in the same time), the associations show us the worst things, where pigs or chickens get killed by others pigs and chickens because they don't have enough place to survive. Yes, the chickens killed don't have an enjoyable life, they live 30, 50 or 80 days and then they are killed, but others animals do have a better life.
In France, animals are dizzy before being killed, so we are sure they don't suffer.
Concerning emotions, I agree with you on the fact that some of them have a sad life. But for example if you take a beef, they most of the time live and grow up in fields, so I don't see any problem in this.
We have always eaten animals so I don't see why it should stop now. Humans are mentally superiors than others animals, so i think we should be able to do something for the animals, so they feel like they have a good and enjoyable life before their death.
As NickCole said, the best is to eat local. If you have enough money, just don't hesitate. You'll permit small or national producers to live. I don't know how it is in North America but in France people are searching more and more local meat, and that is the way to follow.
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I've been eating vegan but I'm not hard core and tbh you get used to the taste. I had a vegan burger and it was pretty yummy tbh I'd have it again but be warned you'll be farting alot.
Vegan steak bakes in the UK are salty and not as good as the real deal.
I think meat should return to a luxury item once more, I'd pay for better more local source meat than cheap low quality.
Environmental impact I couldn't give or toss nor do I care because countries like India and China are counter acting any positives made in the grand scheme of things. Also plants like anything take resources to produce aka le planet suffer
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Meat is life, embodying a rich tapestry of flavors and textures that tantalize the taste buds. Recently, I delved into the world of slow cooking with a London broil crock pot (https://sweetandsavorymeals.com/slow-cooker-london-broil/), and it was a culinary revelation. The tenderizing process infused the meat with an irresistible tenderness, while the savory aromas permeated my kitchen, heightening anticipation with each passing hour. As the fork pierced through the succulent slices, releasing a burst of juiciness, I realized that this dish had transcended mere sustenance; it had become a celebration of culinary mastery. In that moment, I reaffirmed my belief that meat, especially when prepared with care and patience, truly enhances the essence of life's gastronomic pleasures.
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Is it ok to beat your meat? I think not
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Is it ok to beat your meat? I think not
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no gains havin ahh boi
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It is ok to eat ma meat