Never eat meat again.

[ASH]

Someone help me. I am not jewish and do not understand how they eat food, but it's all prepared different for some reason. I got the impression from the video that they were attempting to bleed out the cow or something.

That was tough to watch. If you are the squeemish type, don't go look. It's as bad as it sounds and then some.

 

[Crazy K]

I couldn't finish watching video... I'm glad I have a vegetable garden!!!!!

 

[NoHall]

Someone help me. I am not jewish and do not understand how they eat food, but it's all prepared different for some reason. I got the impression from the video that they were attempting to bleed out the cow or something.

That was tough to watch. If you are the squeemish type, don't go look. It's as bad as it sounds and then some.

Bleeding it out is not a Kosher thing. Most animals are slaughtered by bleeding them out. It's actually the most humane way to handle it--when the animal bleeds to death it passes out painlessly. When Dad and Mom first got married, he worked in a poultry kill plant. They hang the chickens by the feet and slit their throats...you don't want an animal full of blood...

(I didn't watch the video, T.Cline--I've seen/heard about the process and don't need another lesson.)

 

[drunkkenartist]

Seems I read something about how the terror an animal feels at the moment of its death transfered into the very meat tissues and organs that we eat and we are spiritually absorbing this.

There are many studies and beliefs about this very thing. Let's not forget the anger that an animal has and the transfer of that to our bodies. There is so much Science is finding out about the transference of feelings into the body that is passed along in many ways.
Kat

I love you guys. I knew in my heart there was a reason I had cut back on red meat but couldn't remember what it was; other than the obvious. I'm an "earth centered sprititualist" and the transference of energy is big to me. Reading these comments just now was a big "DUH" moment for me.

For the most part, not for the sake of the animals, but for the sake of my own health and survival, I had become near vegetarian, eating the occassional white meats such as fish or chicken.

Lately I've tried to go all vegetarian and nearly killed myself when I bloated up like a nine month pregnant woman about to burst. Only a week and a half into it I thought I was going to die. A fellow vege-head laughed at me and told me I had gas. I've since discovered Gas-X and Beano!

I'm also down 16 lbs since January 1st! From 189 to 173 and shooting for 165 by January 1st 2009. My cholesterol and triglycerides have dropped from the ultra dangerous level to 'still to be concerned about but much better'. I've gone from a size 36 to a 34 and wish to be a 32 and that's fine.

I have no interest in becoming a vegetarian, so please don't ruin civil conversation.

I am a hardcore believer in that whatever you need to eat must be dealt with as quickly and painlessly as possible. I am not going to deny that things must die that I might live. Science is likely to discover some day that carrots feel pain as well while their roots are being ripped out of the ground. What are vegetarians going to do then?
I'm just not going down that road. I am committed to doing things as humanely as I can. Hate me if you must but this coin has two sides.

I've always said that a Vegan is a Vegetarian with issues.

Cabbage screams as you cut through it. I swear. Its what the voices in my head have told me to listen for.

I believe in the circle of life. Do you think when a lion or tiger tears into a zebra or antelope that the victim/food does not feel fear, agony and pain? Or do they slip into a zen mode and think "This is my lot in life, so that this creature may live another day", and pass peacefully into the next realm...

There's a couple of reasons for (this coming from an atheist) to pray before eating. Do not (just) thank (insert higher power of choice here) for the food you are about to eat, but thank the food that you are about to eat for giving up its life energy to sustain your own. It will help ease your conscience.

More importantly, it gives your a body a chance to catch a breather before you start wolfing down that food, which is ultimately better for your digestive system.

I did not/will not watch the video as I'm sure I already know what is it and do not need that upsetting energy in my brain/body at this time.

And like Scooty said, I "vote" with my wallet.

OK enuff preaching for today. Now to get back to what really matters in life.

The Phillies are now 5-0 over the Brewers in the 3rd inning.
Bucs will challenge the Broncos at 3:15 CST and the Sunday night game is my homeboys the STEELERS vs that team down the street, the Jags.

Sports is life. Now someone get me a beer and a hotdog.

Just kidding. I'm eating spinach and broc nuggets from MorningStar Farms, and collards from my own garden.;-)

 

[Geo]

I had a really tough time watching. I eat meat regularly- chicken and turkey daily and beef on the weekends. I am unlikely to discontinue this practice anytime soon but I just can't understand why pain and suffering need to be part of the equation in this day in age. It is senseless to me and it is wrong. Is there something practical that can be done?

 

[JoshMclean]

This thread is making me hungry.

 

[chrisv]

Agriprocessors seeks bankruptcy protection

 

[alexmarie]

that video is repulsive. i literally feel sick.

 

[Teresa Cline]

I used to eat meat but ever since I saw the videos of the different slaughterhouse facilities I just cant,,,,tried to eat a little chicken last night,,,,and I swear,,,I could feel the animals pain!........it tasted TERRIBLE! ...I know I know, sounds a little crazy, huh?

 

[Gidget]

I am gong to resurrect this older thread, I'd love to know if anybody has made anymore changes and hear your thoughts on this subject.

I am a supporter of Vegan Outreach and they have leaflets (that I have helped distribute) entitled "Even If You Eat Meat". The leaflets are designed to encourage people to not only think about where their meat comes from, but to realize that every time they DON'T eat meat they are making a statement and saving animals from being abused due to lesser demand. I think realistically speaking most people will not give up all animal products 100% of the time, and I don't think it is necessary unless one chooses to do so and then that's great too!

I was totally vegan for years - even went 100% raw vegan for a while - amazing journey. Now, I am vegan, mostly raw at home and often times when I am out. On our last trip to SoWal I ate fish and some dairy. Not something my body was used to. I wanted it so I ate some. No biggie. I prefer to eat the way I am physically and emotionally comfortable with (mostly raw vegan) on a regular basis and if I am in a social situation and really want some fish I will. At least with fish they are swimming up to the point where they are caught. But of course there are some fishing and shrimping methods that are used (nets) where soooooooooo many innocent other sea creatures are killed in the process. If we demand less meat, and fish, then animals can be raised and fished more humanely. Chickens and pigs have the most abuse. I will never eat them or beef again. I don't like the texture in my mouth and I have no need to eat them to be healthy.

The best book I ever read (cause I hear "Where do you get your protein?" all the time) is The China Study by Professor Emeritus, Dr T. Colin Campbell at Cornell University. Also, anything by John Robbins.

One more thing - I turned 50 last Halloween and I did my first triathlon at 49 having only been running and cycling a VERY short time. My energy level is amazing and I never have to worry about my weight - even though I come from a family with obesity issues and diabetes etc....

So I have a strong passion for this right? You bet! I love to see people becoming aware that what we eat matters to us and to our environment. In fact, there is a splendid article entitled "Vegetarianism Is The New Prius" that just puts one more spoke in the wheel for me.

Here it is - I often quote from it.

Kathy Freston: Vegetarian is the New Prius

Thanks for letting me share my thoughts on this. I'd love to hear what others say and I am by no means judgmental about others eating meat. I just like to see people become aware and perhaps that makes us think about different choices once in a while at least.

G