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Re: Animal Cruelty
Oct 22, 2009
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 Sadly not very many people are doing anything to help this topic, these poor beautiful creatures
cannot talk, but we can, why can't we all do more instead of sitting here complaining!
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Re: Animal Cruelty
Oct 22, 2009
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People can't take action against factory farming, when they don't even know how awful it is. I think
more steps should be take to raise awareness to the public before further action can be taken.
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Re: Animal Cruelty
Oct 25, 2009
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As a vegetarian, I think that factory farming is an abomination. You can get more protein per
hectare with vegetation than you can with beasts so it would seem to make sense to grow more.
That said, without farming, many species would have died out, especially now when the real food
movement is pushing for farming with the old types of animals.
My concern is with the fish population, which is being hunted to extinction. I am saddened that vast
swathes of Krill are being hoovered up to make animal feed. It takes something like 3 kilos of Krill
and other fish to make one kilo of a farmed fish. This is an abomination.
I don't think that everybody should become vegetarians but I do think that the animals should have a
good quality of life before they end up on the plate.
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Re: Animal Cruelty
Oct 26, 2009
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Many people argue that eating meat is natural for humans to do. True, humans are omnivores and are
biologically made to eat both meat and plants. But looking at biological evidence we are much more
closer to herbivores than carnivores. The length of our intenstines, for example, and the small
size of our jaws in comparison with the rest of our head are more closely related to that of
herbivores.
In regards to factory farming, there is nothing "natural" about it. Chickens for example, are
breeded to produce larger breasts, because the demand of consumers for white meat has increased.
This comes at a great cost to the animals themselves, many can barely walk, and some die from
cardiovascular problems do to a overburdened body construct. Many are killed as juvenilles, barely
any make it to adulthood. Factory farming also increases the spread of diseases because of the heavy
concentrations of animals. And because of the overly-large breasts, upon slaughter the breasts
release large anounts of lactic acid into the meat, which makes the meat crumbly when cooked. To
counteract this the meat must be pumped with chemicals so that it meat the quality that consumers
expect. This is only one of the many effects of factory farming.
It is because of factory farming that I am a vegeterian.
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Re: Animal Cruelty
Nov 8, 2009
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I've been a vegetarian for 10 years now. If someone asks what was my best choice ever that i've
chosen in my life, I absolutely say 'being a vegetarian'.
There are some reasons why I'm always suggesting people to be vegetarian.
First, it's healthy. Nowadays, the way that meat industry produces meat is absolutely unhealthy. In
order to produce a large amount of meat efficiently, people put numerous animals in a small cage for
their entire life. Consequently, that little space becomes filled with all kinds of dirty wastes. To
avoid animal's sickness from it, people inject various antibiotics(and lots of growth hormones), and
we eat those meat without any hesitation.
Second, if we consider well about the importance of life, we would not avoid suffering animals by
human. Animals are same as us. They have feelings and heart. When they are sad, they cry like us.
When they are happpy, they smile like we do. They also have families and friends to love with. If
you have any pets now, you would well understand how animals have deep feelings like we do.
Being a vegetarian is love and care. I think that it is very important solution to make better and
peaceful world. 
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Katherine
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Jan 22, 2010
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I agree that factory farms are perhaps one the cruelest institutions involving animals on the
planet. My main objection is not the fact that the animals are killed, while that is troublesome, it
is the conditions that they must endure prior to death. The animals suffer disgusting amounts of
cruelty. Workers take their frustrations out on the animals and the animals have no voice. That is
why I fully support the farmers who just raise their cattle and let them live a normal life. People
are not going to stop eating meat, but if we can change it so that all animals must be treated
humanely and live out normal lives, then that would be a giant leap in the right direction.
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Katherine
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Feb 2, 2010
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Animal cruelty in factory farms is not just a belief held by vegetarians; it is a well known and
documented fact. Two years ago footage was released showing slaughterhouse workers abusing the
animals. The conditions in slaughterhouses are disgusting, which is part of the reason for all the
ecoli outbreaks and other issues we have had recently with food recalls. So yes, factory farms are
houses of abuse and yes that is why I, as a vegetarian, do not eat meat. The added benefit that it
encourages a healthy lifestyle is just a bonus.
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Re: Animal Cruelty
Feb 16, 2010
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Like everyone else animals are too living beings which are sensitive and have the same
characteristics as we do...
So I think as we have the right to live so do the animals.
Any animal should have the right to live even the tiniest ant as they make the environment beautiful
and pleasant while helping us to do our work.
Some animals like tigers or snakes attack us for their self protection..If we harm them they'll
attack back.
I think deforestation is greatly disturbing these animals as it destroys their homes..
Uvin Madurapperuma
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Feb 18, 2010
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Yes, I agree that factory farming is cruel and unnecessary, regardless of the fact that I am not a
vegetarian,and I do believe that a diet that restricts meat is a healthier choice. However, I do not
think it is necessary that everyone become vegetarians. Human beings are omnivores therefore the
consumption of meat is only natural, but I also believe it is true that most north americains
consume more meat than is necessary OR healthy. It is this overconsumption of meat and an astounding
lack of interest in where food is produced that have allowed not only the existance but the success
of factory farming. In my opinion global vegetarianism is not a realistic goal, but publicizing the
disgusting conditions of factory farms, and teaching younger generations to care about where their
food comes from will have a much greater effect in the fight to eliminate factory farming.
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Katherine
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Feb 19, 2010
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So last night I was watching the travel channel, unaware I was about to be completely disgusted by
what I saw. I was watching this show where the guy travels the world and tastes different cuisine
and he ate a lamprey. Those are weird looking fish but that is not the point. The point is, he said
as he was narrating that the kitchen warned him before they cooked the lamprey it would be in for a
world of hurt. They were not kidding. First, they take the poor creature and literally throw it in
hot water but just to shock not kill it. Then they take a knife and scrape off the tough exoskeleton
while it is still ALIVE. I couldn't watch anymore after that. THAT IS BARBARIC. NO that is not even
barbaric I don't even know what that is. I get that it is a fish and all but that is just wrong.
Every creature deserves respect. I mean my God if you're going to kill it then kill it but don't
torture it first. That is just wrong. It sickens me that we humans’ feel we can do this because we
are the top of that stupid food chain and that gives us the right to abuse our power and harm those
below us. We would never ever treat humans this way so why is it ok to treat animals in this manner.
I am absolutely sickened and I hope all of you out there are too. I don't know how to change the
world and people's views but I know I am going to try. Seriously though, the lamprey torture,
absolutely horrible.
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Re: Animal Cruelty
Feb 27, 2010
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I watched this show called Food INC. It was a really revolting actually to know that we are eating
this stuff and also what they animals would go through. I really don't like seeing animals hurt at
all. Volunteering at the SPCA always helps the animals.
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Katherine
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Mar 1, 2010
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While it is important to work to eliminate the cruelty that takes place in factory farms, we should
not forget the other forms of animal abuses. I am talking about the circus for one. I absolutly hate
that industry. Animals were not meant to walk on their hind legs and peform tricks, not to mention
all the abuse that goes on behind the scenes. I am not sure where I stand on marine animals used
for entertainment, like Seaworld, but I do feel they have it better than circus animals. I am
against horse racing because while the horse may be cared for during its prime, afterward many are
forgotten, sold, abused, neglected, or slaughtered. All of these practices either need to end
forever or stop and completly change their ways before continuing.
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Re: Animal Cruelty
Mar 1, 2010
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I do feel that animals are treated unfairly. However, we need animals as a source of food. We cannot
live without them.
There are humane ways to kill an animal and I agree with these methods. I do not feel it is fair to
slaughter them.
One major issue I am against is killing animals that are not bred in large quanitities. The animals
we kill for food are more often than not bred in large numbers to offset their killing. However,
animals such as sharks and black bears should not be slaughtered for food. That is cruel and
ridiculous.
If humans were being slaughtered and treated unfairly there would be laws against it. Which there
are. However, there are no laws protecting animals against cruel and unusual punishment. Why not?
Animals were here first and as humans we must respect them.
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Katherine
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Re: Animal Cruelty
Mar 2, 2010
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Slaughter or not the issue is that animals are abused in those slaughter houses. Yes, of course a
big issue is how they are killed, but even more pressing is how are they treated during their "stay"
at the slaughterhouse. Are they free to move around, socialize, feel the sun, have access to fresh
water and food, be free from abuse by the workers. These are all important issues. Also I get what
you are saying about being bred in large numbers but it doesn't matter what animal or how many of it
there are...if an animal feels pain something is wrong and needs to be changed immediately.
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Mar 2, 2010
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It is unfortunate that animals feel pain. I agree with you on that. It sucks! A lot!
But every living species feels pain at some point in their life whether it is emotional or physical.
However, I ask at what point is the pain considered to be too much?
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