I finally got around to watching this video. Well, let me be clear. I finally brought myself to watch this video. Lisa's Days was kind enough to leave me an inspirational comment in a previous post, and she said this video turned her from veggie to vegan. I was scared to watch it. I didn't know what to expect. Horrific slaughterhouse scenes? Screaming animals? I've seen so many videos like that, but finally I clicked the link.
It's about an hour long, and i watched the entire thing in one sitting as soon as I clicked it. It's basically a college lecture by an animal rights activist. And I stress the term "activist" because he's actually done things like breaking into labs and freeing animals. But, his rationale on being a vegan, our collective lack of compassion towards animals, and the nutritional realities of veganism are very compelling. It's impossible to argue with his points.
Towards the end of the video, he shows the students some graphic slaughterhouse and factory farm footage, about 3 minutes worth. Since seeing that, I think I've eaten meat or dairy twice. Every time I crave it or think about ordering it those images appear in my mind and I can't go through with it. He reminded me of my own compassion which I lost recently, apparently.
So, I highly recommend watching this if you're on the fence, or are looking for good talking points when discussing veganism with others. Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es6U00LMmC4
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thumbs up!! amazing right? I wish he was my friend ;) haha. I love his tone.
ReplyDeleteHmmm... I've watched about 20 minutes so far, and while I agree with the content of what he's saying, I find the delivery somewhat arrogant and condescending - or is that just me? The holocaust comparisons also rub me the wrong way.
ReplyDeleteI don't disagree Charlotte... but also consider the audience. And, I'm able to take the good from what he says...it's not perfect though!
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