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Originally posted by morning_rain
My issue is *why* they are killed, not just the*way* they are killed. Humans are allowed to overpopulate the earth but savage killing of these innocent creatures is considered ok.
Think of the burden on agricultural resources, should every person in the world stops eating meat. Does earth has enough land and grain to feed all its population?
Also, until I came to Canada, I never realised that protein in meat form is so essential in majority diets. To see people eating meat all the time, and not eating vegetables was kind of a shock to me initially.
I think, there is a Sanskrit saying "जीवो जीवस्य भक्शणम". So this may also include humans, even though they have a brain that analyses what is ethical and what is not.
Location: British Columbia
Posted on: 30-05-10 11:22:56
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Originally posted by meghal
Think of the burden on agricultural resources, should every person in the world stops eating meat. Does earth has enough land and grain to feed all its population?
Also, until I came to Canada, I never realised that protein in meat form is so essential in majority diets. To see people eating meat all the time, and not eating vegetables was kind of a shock to me initially.
I think, there is a Sanskrit saying "जीवो जीवस्य भक्शणम". So this may also include humans, even though they have a brain that analyses what is ethical and what is not.
I wanted to respond to your post now but I'll add more information/links later today regarding the availability of grain and non-meat sources for the entire world population. However imagine how much grain goes to feed the animals that humans eat.
In my ideal world, yes everyone should stop eating meat
however im not that unrealistic Meat protein is *not* essential to live. Protein can be found by other sources. I think thats a justification by those who dont want to stop eating it.
Eating vegetables is linked to increased health. People generally dont eat enough vegetables.
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Originally posted by morning_rain
In my ideal world, yes everyone should stop eating meat
Meat protein is *not* essential to live. Protein can be found by other sources. I think thats a justification by those who dont want to stop eating it.
Eating vegetables is linked to increased health. People generally dont eat enough vegetables.
I do not counter your argument. But I would sure like to get you in touch with some of the people I work with. They are like carnivores with no intention of changing their meat-eating habits. In fact, they tend to deride the people who do not eat meat.
Even some of my friends, when we go to Indian restaurants, always order chicken. They do not even want to try "Chana Masala" or "Palak Paneer". Eating vegetables is more alien concept to them than eating meat.
Am happy of Canada* last remaining places where hunting s legal* my dream bear hunting* did plenty fishing in ON
I think we of Indian origin shld enjoy of the last remaining treasure in Canada*hunting*just like the Chinese
Location: British Columbia
Posted on: 30-05-10 18:57:55
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Originally posted by meghal
I do not counter your argument. But I would sure like to get you in touch with some of the people I work with. They are like carnivores with no intention of changing their meat-eating habits. In fact, they tend to deride the people who do not eat meat.
Even some of my friends, when we go to Indian restaurants, always order chicken. They do not even want to try "Chana Masala" or "Palak Paneer". Eating vegetables is more alien concept to them than eating meat.
I know because I used to be a big time meat eater myself.
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Watch 'Food Inc.' and you will find out how our food is being manufactured (not produced anymore) - Veg. or Non. Veg. and for that matter Vegan. Yes, it's alarming.
I eat chicken occasionally, and could safely say that I am 98% Veg (with 2% occasional Chicken only and no other meat). Personally, I do not have any issues with meat eaters, as each of us have a food habits that need to be respected. Having said that, and with due respect to the Non-Vegetarians I could hardly accept when they say meat offers more protein, iron, and all the other nutrients(may be). Rather, it's the veggies that offer these in ample quantity. As 'Morning_rain' mentioned, we don't eat as much veggies as required for our body. But even if you lack the required quantity, veggies' benefits outnumber meat in any given day.
Moreover, it is proven (time and again) that people who eat Veggies live a healthier life, no matter how much protein a meat offers. Again, I am not trying to say that either Veg or Non-Veg is good - each to their own food habits. All boils down to one's happiness and preferences.
