Comment by DetectDefect
2 months ago
Taste has nothing to do with it; 'tis is all based on economics and the actual way to stop meat consumption is to simply remove big-ag tax subsidies and other externalized costs of production which are not actually realized by the consumer. A burger would cost more than most can afford and the free market would take care of this problem without additional intervention. Unfortunately, we do not have a free market.
I would much rather lobby for ending ad gag laws, and fighting for better treatment of animals.
I think its more realistic than getting people to give up meat entirely
You cannot treat a commodified individual "better" - it is only possible to euphemize such a logical fallacy.
So there's no point in pushing for pasture raised, and it's either all or nothing ?
I think incremental progress is possible. I think rolling back and gag laws would make a positive difference in animal welfare because people would be able to film and show how bad conditions are inside.
I think that's worth pushing for. And it's more realistic than everyone stopping eating meat all at once.
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