Public questioning food supply. ?
Chicken – Why so popular?
Whole hog sausage? Bologna? Pepperoni? A burger? A chicken or turkey hot dog? An Angus burger?.A Steak from Ponderosa vs. Longhorn? A salad?
Three Kinds of Vegetarian Activism Moral vegetarians --believe life is possible without killing other animals. Political vegetarians--believe a plant- based diet is more just and sustainable. Nutritional vegetarians--believe that animal products are “the root of all dietary evil.” *Keith, The Vegetarian Myth
When eating with a vegetarian one should ask: How long have been? What type are you? Why are you vegetarian? NOT “Do you eat jello?” Or “You are going to die.”
Reasons for Vegetarianism Morals/ethics Health – Issue of B 12 and Fe in Females
Speciesism and Anthropomorphism
Zoonotic Diseases Transmitted to humans from animals H1N1 Influenza is not zoonotic – Caused major decrease in pork consumption
Free Trade Vs. Fair Trade Issues
Free Trade Vs. Fair Trade Free—without tarriffs Fair—producers get equitable wage and treatment
Enjoy you meals!