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[–] [email protected] 69 points 8 months ago (4 children)

The fact that people are so insulated from the suffering of the animals they eat is part of the problem

[–] slaacaa 22 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

More like part of the “solution”, created and upheld intentionally by the meat&dairy industry, incl. happy pictures of cows on an open field in the sunshine. I eat meat, but I would be stupid argue that vegans aren’t right. The suffering and cruelty we are causing animals (and the related pollution to the planet) is unacceptable.

[–] angrystego 9 points 8 months ago

Seeing suffering doesn't result in more empathy, it results in psychological damage and often in less empathy - losing empathy is a coping mechanism.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I‘m happy to know every farmer I buy meat from, and also how they are kept and treated (way better than these requires). I could even pet or buy any animal I want from them. Further, I’m happy that my county‘s laws are as strict as they are.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I know locally sourced is much better for the environment, but when talking about empathy for the animals, I don't think getting to pet them before they die really cuts it.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 8 months ago

Unless you have very sharp nails.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 8 months ago

Well, I’m all for cultured meat products… but Florida’s House Bill 435 wants to snub progress.