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alright... here goes my venting on vegetarianism and animal rights activism... which I consider two closely related topics:
Generally, I think that eating anything is fine in moderation. Too much of anything can and probably will be harmful.
Most health problems related to eating habits are a result of an unbalanced diet - too much of one thing, and not enough of another.
Obviously meats provide a great source of protein. And I don't know the medical reasoning behind it (but I think its related to the type of proteins found in meats), but do others notice the overall complexion of true die-hard vegetarians is simply pale?
I view going vegetarian as an extreme, and ironically a health risk.
As far as the treatment of cows go... obviously anything to increase the living conditions is good... but it will be balanced against cost. In my view they "are just cows."
Probably the most humorous occurance with this issue however are those that speak for the rights of the cows as their reason for going vegetarian. Speak out for the cows, but use your shampoos and cosmetics that use animals for testing, relax in your leather sofas - apply those special oils extracted for various animals to your stylish leather seats in your car and your leather jacket, etc., etc.... hipocrits. As I said before... they are just animals. Some animals we use to make everyday things - and that is their purpose as far as I am concerned.
The one issue I am equally conerned about is the pollution associated with the larger farms where livestock for butchering are raised. More research into limiting this, and its full impact on the environment need to be done - without pressure from any political activists.
Finally - some "vegetarians" will still eat fish. Do people think of fish as lesser animals or are the conditions in fisheries supremely better than that of cows for the fish? Maybe its just because fisheries don't pollute in the same way... And the other animals that are caught with mass fishing exercises in the oceans, what about them? Bah - perhaps its just because popular opinion is that the meat of fish is particularly healthy. I am not saying it isn't - but how many food studies have new results over the years about how much they impact your diet and how? Once again... eat it in moderation.
I know numerous people that are vegetarians. I've been to lunches and such with these individuals - and frankly - I feel like I am being judged by each and every one of them for enjoying my ham or turkey sandwich, etc. The conversation usually begin with them either explaining the amount of fats in some meat I am eating, or the wonderful nutritional value of only eating vegetarian has... They'll explain that, and then sya something like: "Take your ham sandwich for example..." The conversation is usually unavoidable at a lunch with a vegetarian as well - as they get real specific with their meal order with the waiter - and then they feel the need to explain to everyone else in the group their reasoning.
Generally, I think that eating anything is fine in moderation. Too much of anything can and probably will be harmful.
Most health problems related to eating habits are a result of an unbalanced diet - too much of one thing, and not enough of another.
Obviously meats provide a great source of protein. And I don't know the medical reasoning behind it (but I think its related to the type of proteins found in meats), but do others notice the overall complexion of true die-hard vegetarians is simply pale?
I view going vegetarian as an extreme, and ironically a health risk.
As far as the treatment of cows go... obviously anything to increase the living conditions is good... but it will be balanced against cost. In my view they "are just cows."
Probably the most humorous occurance with this issue however are those that speak for the rights of the cows as their reason for going vegetarian. Speak out for the cows, but use your shampoos and cosmetics that use animals for testing, relax in your leather sofas - apply those special oils extracted for various animals to your stylish leather seats in your car and your leather jacket, etc., etc.... hipocrits. As I said before... they are just animals. Some animals we use to make everyday things - and that is their purpose as far as I am concerned.
The one issue I am equally conerned about is the pollution associated with the larger farms where livestock for butchering are raised. More research into limiting this, and its full impact on the environment need to be done - without pressure from any political activists.
Finally - some "vegetarians" will still eat fish. Do people think of fish as lesser animals or are the conditions in fisheries supremely better than that of cows for the fish? Maybe its just because fisheries don't pollute in the same way... And the other animals that are caught with mass fishing exercises in the oceans, what about them? Bah - perhaps its just because popular opinion is that the meat of fish is particularly healthy. I am not saying it isn't - but how many food studies have new results over the years about how much they impact your diet and how? Once again... eat it in moderation.
I know numerous people that are vegetarians. I've been to lunches and such with these individuals - and frankly - I feel like I am being judged by each and every one of them for enjoying my ham or turkey sandwich, etc. The conversation usually begin with them either explaining the amount of fats in some meat I am eating, or the wonderful nutritional value of only eating vegetarian has... They'll explain that, and then sya something like: "Take your ham sandwich for example..." The conversation is usually unavoidable at a lunch with a vegetarian as well - as they get real specific with their meal order with the waiter - and then they feel the need to explain to everyone else in the group their reasoning.
) but I think that they're in the wrong, and if they dare say something to me, I'll be very ****ing pissed off.
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Providing they still can stand that is.
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