We previously
mentioned the AFB's upset at an EPA intern pointing out some of the problems of modern agribusiness.
Here is the original post, with the expected level of intelligent comment* ("all vegetarians are going to develop dementia," etc.).
Grist's
post on the broo-ha-ha falls into the "It's terrible but we're powerless!" trap: "We can't be expected to eat Gimme Lean instead of pig flesh! The government has to save us!"
Of course, this is a standard cop-out; nothing requires anyone to pay others to brutalize and slaughter our fellows. Obviously, you can work to change laws and industry practices while advocating ethical eating.
For more, please see "
Why Not Change the Laws?"
*First rule of staying sane on the internet: Never read the comments.
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