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kjr928
Go fish yourself.
This debate seems to have turned from a horse-slaughter debate into a war between vegetarians and omnivores.
If I may bring some of us back, I'd like to say I do feel upset about the slaughter of horses. I know that many of you just see horses as another kind of 'beef'.
But to ME there is an emotional attachment to horses that I don't get with a cow or a chicken or a sheep. I do feel like it would be the equivalent to putting my own dog, Mr.Tobe, through a meat grinder face first, while he's still alive. I wish no harm on any animal, but especially not on any animal I have an attachment to.
You can bond with a horse in the same way you can with a dog, you can not only ride him, but you can play games and chase each other and go exploring together, you can hug them and they won't run away. You can tickle them and they will wiggle and stamp their feet. You take care of them when they're sick and watch them get better. You can feed them treats and you can sit quietly with them. They can become your best friend just the same as a dog or a cat can, if not more. And I wouldn't eat my dog or my cat because I love them.
And THAT is why I am against it, and the thought of it just blows my mind. They are not 'just meat'. They are more than that and you should all acknowledge that.
If I may bring some of us back, I'd like to say I do feel upset about the slaughter of horses. I know that many of you just see horses as another kind of 'beef'.
But to ME there is an emotional attachment to horses that I don't get with a cow or a chicken or a sheep. I do feel like it would be the equivalent to putting my own dog, Mr.Tobe, through a meat grinder face first, while he's still alive. I wish no harm on any animal, but especially not on any animal I have an attachment to.
You can bond with a horse in the same way you can with a dog, you can not only ride him, but you can play games and chase each other and go exploring together, you can hug them and they won't run away. You can tickle them and they will wiggle and stamp their feet. You take care of them when they're sick and watch them get better. You can feed them treats and you can sit quietly with them. They can become your best friend just the same as a dog or a cat can, if not more. And I wouldn't eat my dog or my cat because I love them.
And THAT is why I am against it, and the thought of it just blows my mind. They are not 'just meat'. They are more than that and you should all acknowledge that.
I disagree with you jojo and jm, but its now use keep argueing with you guys. Lets agree to disagree.
CL
CL
jojo, I am perfectly fine... people who want to eat meat, go ahead...i dont care, but I dont want to, and this thread isnt going to make me
CL is stating his thoughts, and I think its great!
so... just stop fighting... it prob. wont change a meateaters mind, nor mine
like i said, no offense to meat eaters
CL is stating his thoughts, and I think its great!
so... just stop fighting... it prob. wont change a meateaters mind, nor mine
like i said, no offense to meat eaters
That's fine but I find it really odd that you argue such a strong point untill you are asked to give proof of your points. Is this because you don't want to argue or because you are simply vomiting up statements given to you by others without taking the time to research yourself??? If you have any literature on why not eating meat is healthier I would honestly like to see it. But it needs to be real literature not some PETA printout bullcrap. If you don't have any basis for your decision I hope you take an open minded look at what you are doing and make your decision a well researched one and do whats best for you. I did at one time look into stoping eating meat, however it goes against the research I found and against my religious beleifs so I continue to eat meat. But bottom line no hard feelings and if you do have some reading for me send it my way either in this thread or by pm.
Joe
Joe
jojo, I am perfectly fine... people who want to eat meat, go ahead...i dont care, but I dont want to, and this thread isnt going to make me
CL is stating his thoughts, and I think its great!
so... just stop fighting... it prob. wont change a meateaters mind, nor mine
like i said, no offense to meat eaters
How am I fighting??? I thought the point of a forum was for open discussion, is it not??? Or is it just that I am fighting because my views do not align with yours??? If I have the idea of a forum wrong please set me straight. CL stated his views and I stated mine, nowhere was there a fight.
Well good for you, but at the same time that is a very sad thing. On one hand I admire you standing up and doing something just because you want to do it, on the other it is sad to see someone do something without knowing the impact it has on them.
I could walk downtown and find a dozen or so crackheads and alchies, they just want to do it, so they do and will argue that they are fine, BUT does that make it the right choice???
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