Animal Ethics

JANUARY 24, 2008

Many, if not most, of the meat eaters I know are deeply concerned about the fact that the animals they eat are raised in factory farm conditions. They realize that factory farming is inhumane. Not all meat eaters are cold, cruel, selfish individuals insensitive to animal suffering. Life without meat seems unbearable to them.

Vegan 40

Vegan Lacto-Ovo Factory Farm Factory Farming 40

Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Since the male offspring of dairy cows don't produce milk, they are sold to veal farms, where they are permanently confined in veal crates that prevent them from moving or turning around. In particular, why don't more lacto-ovo vegetarians (who are already aware of the reasons in favor of plant-based diets) go vegan.

Lacto-Ovo 40

Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Vegan Veal 40

Animal Ethics

JANUARY 20, 2008

It is not in dispute that, in modern factory farms, animals are raised in massively overcrowded, unnatural warehouses. For more detailed descriptions of the conditions in which farm animals are raised, see here , here , and here. Premise (4) is widely acknowledged. Trivial or insignificant reasons won’t do.

Vegetarian 40

Vegetarian Meat Ethics Lacto-Ovo 40