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Originally Posted by Kybosh
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? |
if the small point i made about using the whole animal, is the only thing you objected to, surely you must see how we need to change the system? i was not using it as a base for the argument. all i was doing was pointing out that we can use the whole pig without having to use modern chemicals or industry. i also never said to boycott pig, i simply ask that you choose the right pig.
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Originally Posted by Kybosh
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.
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i don't know nearly enough about how much we rely on animals for industrial uses, so i can't say anything to that. but i would venture to say that i'm sure we could come up with non-animal alternatives for these products if we try hard enough and wanted to make the change.