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Originally Posted by moncton golden flames
killing an animal for consumption is called the food chain. we just happen to be the highest rung on the ladder. it is possible to kill an animal quickly with minimal suffering. just as most native peoples do, we must use all the animal as much as possible, to honour the animal for it's sacrifice.
abusing animals is taking advantage of our position of authority on the food chain. abuse should not be tolerated at all.
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This is a classic argument that has little ground to stand on. Fact of the matter is that near 100% of the pig (or other livestock) is used in a variety of products. I would bet that modern industrial processes can more efficiently utilize a pig than the most respectful Native culture. Watch this
TED talk and see for yourself. How can you boycott pig when everything you use is derived from it?
Should livestock be treated and slaughtered humanely? Absolutely. We should not, however, give up on the use of livestock because it is literally a pillar in our manufacturing industry.
This is similar to the people who want us to give up on oil and focus on a "green" energy technologies. That is nice but what about all the other uses that oil has? Oil is the foundation for EVERYTHING in our lives.