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But just think of all the poor plants that would die. Why are people so concerned about an animal being killed, but not concerned about killing a plant. I feel they are equally important. That is why I treat all my food with respect. Most of the things I eat have given their life to provide me sustenance. And I am appreciative of that.
Now I agree with this. To be squeamish about eating animals but offer eating plants as a supposedly morally superior alternative is speciest.
Why do most people have no problem eating cows, but get repulsed by the thought of eating horse or dog? And what makes cats so special that they can't appear on our dinner plates? And why do some vegetarians eat fish? Are fish not animals? I understand the people who eat no meat, by why do those who do eat meat feel that some animals are ok to eat and others are not?
I guess it's just because certain animals are domesticated pets for some and not for others...or other religious reasons etc.
If I didn't know what I was eating...liked it and then told it was dog/cat/pigeon etc I guess I'd keep eating it.
THat is if you can find fresh pigeon at Whole Foods
Why do most people have no problem eating cows, but get repulsed by the thought of eating horse or dog? And what makes cats so special that they can't appear on our dinner plates? And why do some vegetarians eat fish? Are fish not animals? I understand the people who eat no meat, by why do those who do eat meat feel that some animals are ok to eat and others are not?
Cultural upbringing. Predispositions. As in - physical ones, as I know a guy who was born sick to any meat.
Religions. Some animals are simply not a good food. EG, there's good reason pig should not be eaten. Does not have sweat glands. Retains much more toxins inside.
But yes, anything that is of killed, should not be eaten. Read The Essene Gospel of Peace
Why do most people have no problem eating cows, but get repulsed by the thought of eating horse or dog? And what makes cats so special that they can't appear on our dinner plates? And why do some vegetarians eat fish? Are fish not animals? I understand the people who eat no meat, by why do those who do eat meat feel that some animals are ok to eat and others are not?
There's several reasons apart from cultural as to why most people don't eat the meat of carnivores. From a farming perspective, it would be nonsensical to have to feed an animal meat in order to turn it into some other meat further down the line.
I've also heard (can't vouch for myself) that the meat of carnivores is not tasty to most people in comparison to the meat of grazers.
Chowing down on a kitty cat chop or a puppy dog loaf would turn me off food for awhile. In Siberia, moose nose stew is considered a delicacy. I would try it because I think that nose would be the texture of a chicken gizzard. After ordering goat in a Vietnamese restaurant, I think it was, I took a couple of small bites and that was it. For one thing, the preparation was extremely unappetizing. The little goat was chopped up whole, bone and all. Bleah!
Now I agree with this. To be squeamish about eating animals but offer eating plants as a supposedly morally superior alternative is speciest.
Can anyone address this? Why is eating plant a morally superor choice? Plants are living creatures as well. They grow, breathe, take in nutrients, give birth (i.e. divide and produce seed), etc. Some people have done tests where plants have "reacted" to human stimuli.
Why do most people have no problem eating cows, but get repulsed by the thought of eating horse or dog? And what makes cats so special that they can't appear on our dinner plates? And why do some vegetarians eat fish? Are fish not animals? I understand the people who eat no meat, by why do those who do eat meat feel that some animals are ok to eat and others are not?
Interesting question. I think the stigma against eating, for example, dog or horse in Americo-Anglo culture comes from the idea that a horse or a dog's value as (i) a companion and (ii) a working partner exceeds their respective caloric values. Cats are just gross and outdoor cats can give you trichinosis.
I think that's really the basis of the Kosher principle of "cloven hoof and chews the cud"... Cloven hooved ruminants do not get larval trichinella spiralis in their muscle tissue.
Can anyone address this? Why is eating plant a morally superor choice? Plants are living creatures as well. They grow, breathe, take in nutrients, give birth (i.e. divide and produce seed), etc. Some people have done tests where plants have "reacted" to human stimuli.
Why is eating plants okay?
I understand the motivation for this question (I kill, butcher and store the preponderance of my animal foods myself), but I think it's fairly objective that vegetative life doesn't have a capacity to suffer like more sophisticated fauna with central nervous systems. I still disagree that eating a plant is morally superior or that the lack of a strict need for an omnivorous diet somehow obligates me or anyone else to avoid eating meat, dairy, eggs or fish.
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? And what makes cats so special that they can't appear on our dinner plates? And why do some vegetarians eat fish? Are fish not animals? I understand the people who eat no meat, by why do those who do eat meat feel that some animals are ok to eat and others are not?
