I know that the beef industry will continue to grow in trade, this turmoil now is a result of misinformation, fear and lack of true knowledge about the threat and disease itself. Good job on the links so that they can get the real truth.

And, I appreciate Caitlin’s comment about her not understanding animal advocates, but I’d ask her not to assume that we do not ‘check on the other side’ before criticizing it. I have lived in rural America immersed in farming culture for more than 20 years. It’s important to better understand each other and not rush to rash judgments, and I’d welcome Caitlin or anybody else to come vist Farm Sanctuary if they’d like.

On the ag side, we have to be willing to take a hard look at what we are doing before we can defend it. Many of the hottest issues have a basis in legitimate concern on the part of our consumers. Only when we acknowledge the grain of truth that underlies many of the extreme positions, can we be in a position to address them.

I’m reading through your 6 paragraphs of negative remarks to find something here “substantial” enough to respond to - talk about “vague”.

But, I’ll throw this out in absence of any seriously debatable argument here - The American public has been duped into believing all the lies presented by Animal Agriculture industries - From the EPA turning a blind eye to factory farms to the mythical concept of “humane” slaughter. The propaganda that “meat” is necessary (or even beneficial) to human health is being exposed daily. Between the methane emmissions to manure lagoons - from frequent meat recalls to the issues of heart disease. It’s becoming obvious that a plant based diet is choice for the environment and for health….. and certainly better for the animals, you and your ilk claim as “commodities”.

“Throwing kids to the wolves?” The truth about the meat industry and government sponsership: more like “wolves in sheep’s clothing” I’d say….
For health & heart - Go VEGAN!

Take care, Daren