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> slaughter methods involve less suffering than all of us are likely to experience at our deaths, and likewise less than animals in nature generally experience
by vzidex 6y ago
> slaughter methods involve less suffering than all of us are likely to experience at our deaths, and likewise less than animals in nature generally experience
Sure, but that says nothing about the suffering these animals experience during their (short [1]) lives, which is typically immense [2] - >=97% of farm animals are raised on factory farms (except for cows, at 78%) [3]. So yes, people should be aware of the facts.
Out of curiosity, why did you shift away from a vegan diet?
[1] https://www.four-paws.us/campaigns-topics/topics/farm-animals/life-expectancy https://www.four-paws.us/campaigns-topics/topics/farm-animal...
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQRAfJyEsko https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQRAfJyEsko
[3] https://www.huffpost.com/entry/its-time-to-end-factory-f_b_1018840 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/its-time-to-end-factory-f_b_1...
- WalterGR 6y agoSure, but that says nothing about the suffering these animals experience during their (short [1]) lives You’re moving the goalposts.
- downerending 6y agoIt was a variety of factors. I lived in a very meat-eating city, and just finding sufficiently vegan things to eat was a real chore. And I missed it quite a bit, both personally, and as a social activity. Also, upon (even more) lengthy consideration, the ethical considerations seemed less compelling. Having children, for example, seems far more unethical than eating meat, etc. Obviously, opinions vary.
- vzidex 6y agoFair enough, I know that even in a city with lots of vegan options I sometimes miss the option of just throwing a pork chop in a pan and serving it with some steamed veggies and rice.