Amen!
Go to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. There is a pretty good restaurant in there, and yes, they serve FISH
But we see it very differently if it involves pets.
PETA - People for the Eternal Torment of Agriculture.
I just got back from a professional meeting in Boston. We toured the New England Aquarium followed by an on-site lobster dinner and clam bake!
if you cook me up some puppy, in a traditional vietnamese dish, say… it would probably be delicious. and i’d have no problem eating it.But we see it very differently if it involves pets.
Most people couldn’t imagine eating a dog.
But a pig or a cow is perfectly all right?
Kathrin
Vick didn’t merely shoot dog - he, according to the indictment, electricuted, crushed and drowned dogs that were raised and traind to kill other dogs for the purpose of gambling.
I can see the iris, and with a strong light can see the retina, but no emotions.
Depends on how wealthy you are. People who live close to the bone – such as many indian tribes, regarded any animal as food, including dogs and horses.
Yes, I certainly do. We are a multi-pet family and I do believe that animals have the ability to show affection, playfulness, agression, fear, love and other signs of emotion. I do not, however, believe that animals have the congative ability to reason future thought or consequences.
I guess I’ve seen people bond with sheep, pigs, goats and cows and still have eaten all of those animals.
The farmer down the road raises a few cows each year for beef. Usually just 3 to 4. Last year he had one that used to lay down in the middle of the pasture. We nicknamed him "Meat Loaf"
that crude sarcasim was a little unnecessary, don’t you think?
In literature, the ascription of human emotions and thoughts to animals is called “The Pathetic Fallacy.”
I’ll have to remember that! I know some people who refer to their dog as their “child.” It’s so annoying hearing them elaborate on their dog’s personality and listening to what their dog “thinks” about everything.
Thanks for the link! It’s great for seafood info. I didn’t know what imitation crab was made of, so I was kind of confused when I read that it is caught in Alaska. And the sea turtle being endangered and poached is quite sad. They are supposed be the best-tasting turtle out there, so I would like to see them make a comeback.
crude sarcasm? - not at all. i thought it was funny.
I thought it was practical economic advice! Go vegans! Meat is murder!
What!!! Well I won’t tell you what my dog thinksI’ll have to remember that! I know some people who refer to their dog as their “child.” It’s so annoying hearing them elaborate on their dog’s personality and listening to what their dog “thinks” about everything.
