Hi there - I know this was addressed to T.Cline, but I thought I would put in my 2 cents because your questions are very valid and interesting! 
You: T.Cline, while I applaud your concerns about the slaughter process, I do have a question about how we fix the pollution aspect by all of a sudden having the world become vegetarian?
I don't think the world has to become vegetarian or vegan I should say. I think if people ate less animal products and raised animals locally (as was mentioned in another post) then animals wouldn't have to be raised in such inhumane conditions and we wouldn't have to raise as many. If folks just cut back - it is good for the animals, the Earth and it is quite good to get in more veggies and fruits
What happens with all of the animals that are associated with the pollution? They won't magically disappear? Should we slaughter them? And just how? What about all of the carcasses, what do we do with them? Not trying to be synical, but I've never heard anyone answer these questions.
I don't think the world would just POOF stop eating meat the same day and have all the animals to deal with. I think that gradually, animal consumption from factory farming would decline if people made vegan choices on occasion. I know people who HAVE to have animal products in every meal - it just isn't necessary - and we, as humans can think past ourselves. So, in answer to the question, there just wouldn't all of a sudden be a s**t load of cows standing around and no one to eat them. ;-)
To the others who are now becoming vegan because of the inhumane treatment of the animals. Several of you are in the restaurant business either by owning/operating or employment. So are you going to cease service of meat/fish ?
Some people take this very seriously and would actually consider changing their jobs - but others understand that people have choices and maybe, like me, don't eat animals at all at home, but once in a while like to frequent a place that serves up a plate of veggies and a piece of fish.
Are you going to quit supporting/working at the restaurants that continue to serve meat/fish that possibly were inhumanely slaughtered?
Some people would make that choice, but most people go for the middle ground. I really think that reason this thread was started was to have people question if there is a better way to raise animals. And cutting back is one way - I don't think anyone really suggested that everyone give up all animals. I've read so much about nutrition over the years. There aren't really any cultures that are 100% vegan 100% of the time. It doesn't have to be all or none - now for some, it is a personal choice to be 100% vegan, but I don't think that is what is being suggested.
Are you going to quit wearing products made of leather? Do you realize that they slaughter those animals in similar manners.
I make it a point to consider all of my purchases. I think about children sweating over Nike shoes, etc... too. We should all consider where all of our products come from. Not just the animal aspect.
Please understand that I fully support humane means of killing animals and absolutely despise torture. But, if you are going to be extreme in your beliefs, then you should do it fully and not just to make your conscience feel better.
That's great - I think you got the point entirely,
Just looking for ways to make things better for the animals and if it helps the Earth then bonus time! 
I seriously doubt that the world will quit eating meat. Stating that, there are several ligitimate groups that are working very hard in trying to change slaughter processes and animal agriculture waste pollution. I would encourage all to support them in their cause.
You are 100% correct and buying products from organic farms is a wonderful way. Getting eggs out the backyard or from a local farm. Fishing without nets, and having a veggie lunch are all great ways.
BTW, I think these were excellent questions and I hope you don't mind my 2 cents even though this wasn't directed to me personally.
G

You: T.Cline, while I applaud your concerns about the slaughter process, I do have a question about how we fix the pollution aspect by all of a sudden having the world become vegetarian?
I don't think the world has to become vegetarian or vegan I should say. I think if people ate less animal products and raised animals locally (as was mentioned in another post) then animals wouldn't have to be raised in such inhumane conditions and we wouldn't have to raise as many. If folks just cut back - it is good for the animals, the Earth and it is quite good to get in more veggies and fruits
What happens with all of the animals that are associated with the pollution? They won't magically disappear? Should we slaughter them? And just how? What about all of the carcasses, what do we do with them? Not trying to be synical, but I've never heard anyone answer these questions.
I don't think the world would just POOF stop eating meat the same day and have all the animals to deal with. I think that gradually, animal consumption from factory farming would decline if people made vegan choices on occasion. I know people who HAVE to have animal products in every meal - it just isn't necessary - and we, as humans can think past ourselves. So, in answer to the question, there just wouldn't all of a sudden be a s**t load of cows standing around and no one to eat them. ;-)
To the others who are now becoming vegan because of the inhumane treatment of the animals. Several of you are in the restaurant business either by owning/operating or employment. So are you going to cease service of meat/fish ?
Some people take this very seriously and would actually consider changing their jobs - but others understand that people have choices and maybe, like me, don't eat animals at all at home, but once in a while like to frequent a place that serves up a plate of veggies and a piece of fish.
Are you going to quit supporting/working at the restaurants that continue to serve meat/fish that possibly were inhumanely slaughtered?
Some people would make that choice, but most people go for the middle ground. I really think that reason this thread was started was to have people question if there is a better way to raise animals. And cutting back is one way - I don't think anyone really suggested that everyone give up all animals. I've read so much about nutrition over the years. There aren't really any cultures that are 100% vegan 100% of the time. It doesn't have to be all or none - now for some, it is a personal choice to be 100% vegan, but I don't think that is what is being suggested.
Are you going to quit wearing products made of leather? Do you realize that they slaughter those animals in similar manners.
I make it a point to consider all of my purchases. I think about children sweating over Nike shoes, etc... too. We should all consider where all of our products come from. Not just the animal aspect.
Please understand that I fully support humane means of killing animals and absolutely despise torture. But, if you are going to be extreme in your beliefs, then you should do it fully and not just to make your conscience feel better.
That's great - I think you got the point entirely,
I seriously doubt that the world will quit eating meat. Stating that, there are several ligitimate groups that are working very hard in trying to change slaughter processes and animal agriculture waste pollution. I would encourage all to support them in their cause.
You are 100% correct and buying products from organic farms is a wonderful way. Getting eggs out the backyard or from a local farm. Fishing without nets, and having a veggie lunch are all great ways.
BTW, I think these were excellent questions and I hope you don't mind my 2 cents even though this wasn't directed to me personally.
G