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Its fucked beyond belief. However, here in the States, if you buy meat, you are getting factory farmed meat unless you specifically seek out meat that was raised otherwise. Its a tragedy of epic proportion.
thenewgreen · 4672 days ago · link ·
The main reason I went veggie. It's WAY fucked up. But seriously our entire system of acquiring food is fucked up.
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I want to. I wish I had the wherewithal and will power. I've tried, but I think I'm addicted. I don't know if that's possible, but I wouldn't be surprised. The best thing that could happen is some courageous politicians actually take on the farm bill this year when it comes up for renewal. Meat shouldn't be illegal, but its price should reflect its true cost, which includes enormous damage to the environment and the suffering of countless animals.
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Today I dined with my mother. We went to the eye doctor and after that, we ate. I couldn't tell what she had because my pupils were dilated, but I had a vegetable quiche, some slices of pineapple, tomatos, cucumbers, some carrots and a little soy. I had about 2 pounds of food. Mind you, this was not a vegetarian place, but it was in the upscale part of town, so their salad buffet was better than just lettuce, tomatos and peas.
I get the lure of meat. Thing tastes fucking good! I didn't become a vegetarian on my own account. Most of it was because of my girlfriend. Sometimes it was hard - not like detoxing in Trainspotting (http://youtu.be/OaSuSnUJm3E), jesus, no - but it was a hard habit to break. Only after I cut down on red meat, I realized how the goddamn thing is everywhere and how it comprised most of the food on my plate. So, if I may, I don't think you're addicted, I think it may just be the habit. "Custom is the great guide to human life." -- David Hume