“The seeds of progress and moral development are certainly extant, yet dormant within most. Veganism is already highly consistent with notions held by the majority, albeit in a logical suspension… such as the very popular opposition to unnecessary suffering.”
“[T]here is no legitimate argument on behalf of consuming corporate meat. Convenience is not a legitimate argument. Price is not a legitimate argument. The delicious flavor of applewood smoked bacon is not a legitimate argument. Tradition is not a legitimate argument. Culture is not a legitimate argument.”
“When you treat living beings as things–as commodities–cruelty is not only inevitable, it is inseparable.”
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Abuse, Animals
animal rights, Animals, economy, property, vegan
“[...]what’s inherently humane about killing a sentient being when you don’t need to[? ...] Slaughter isn’t compassionate or kind.”
“Supporters of [...] aversive therapy say it effectively changes behavior. Of course it does. Extended torture with no end in sight tends to do that. One of the axioms of torture is that anyone can be broken, given time and cruel enough methods.”
