It's not surprising that most young children in America believe that meat comes from supermarkets. Do they ever actually see farm animals, other than in books or on television? Having lived for the past 12 years in America I can honestly say that I have hardly ever seen cattle or sheep grazing in the fields.
Following two weeks of traveling throughout Europe, It was so wonderful to see herds of cattle and sheep grazing happily in the meadows, and farms with animals out in the sunshine instead of caged by the hundreds in dark, filthy, cramped warehouses.
I enjoy eating meat, but having recently discovered the methods used for raising cattle, sheep and pigs in America, I intend to no longer eat any meat produced there.
Why does every single meal have to include meat anyway? When did we all start eating so much meat? There are so many other food choices today, that are healthier, tastier, and don't involve inflicting cruelty to living creatures.
Honestly, meat from free range animals taste's so superior to cage raised, the flavor can't be compared.
If only people would eat a little less meat, it would decrease the demand for it, and farm animals could be raised properly, maybe even enjoy a life before being slaughtered.
The majority of the meat eaters I know don't want to know where their meat comes from, or how it was raised or slaughtered, they don't want to think about it. It's easier to simply ignore it, therefor allowing the daily consumption of meat with a clear conscience. God forbid that the knowledge of the pain and suffering endured by some poor defenseless creature may spoil your meal!
To those of you reading this, can you honestly say you care about where your meat comes from? Would you make a change, or be prepared to do something, anything, however small if you thought it could actually make a difference?
It's so sad that most of our children have no idea where meat comes from, because farm animals are invisible!
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