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Originally Posted by moncton golden flames
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.
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.
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I wasn't necessarily singling you out. I've just heard that argument a lot.
My biggest "beef" with the livestock industry are two items:
1) Many operations are terribly polluting - as you addressed.
2) I believe that many hormones, antibodies and other chemicals (to quickly grow and mature livestock) are excessive and may be hurting us physiologically.