I have a few things to say about the video I previously posted (which I have now removed).
I was left with a comment that said: "I must say that I find this video to be disgusting (as it's meant to be) but so much so, that I'm afraid that it will turn people off (not meat, but the whole idea of saving animals) solely because the video production is so overtly and obtrusively manipulative and one-sided that it will drive a desire in some to reject all that they are seeing out of spite rather than absorb it out of compassion."
I understand that the video is manipulative -- I didn't meant to offend anyone. I hesitated before posting it for that reason, but I carried through with it because I think, despite the biased commentary, the images speak for themselves. The animals are real, and what occurs in the video really happens. That it was presented in an overly manipulative manner is unfortunate, but I took the risk. I think it is important for people to see what happens, and that animals really do seem to express feeling. Sometimes we need to be hit with something extreme to really understand.
If those watching it choose to reject it all out of "spite", then so be it. I wish they could have more compassion, but I wish almost everyone had more compassion. All I hope for is that in watching this, someone might consider purchasing their meat from a company that slaughters their animals in a more humane fashion, or begins to adopt a diet that is less meat focused. I am suggesting that people begin to investigate exactly what is being put on their plates.
I also received an e-mail saying: "I don't think the problem is lack of awareness. I think many people your age (and mine) are quite aware of the atrocities that take place (you just have to google it and I bet you ten websites will come up with this exact video). I think the problem we are facing in this generation of ours is apathy. They know it's happening. But the world's problems as they stand today are too overwhelming and so we sink into apathy and carry on with the little things that we enjoy (like eating meat) despite the fact we are told it is bad."
I respond to this by asking for patience. I started writing this blog today and presented simply what was on my mind at the time. I hope that through the journey of this blog I will come to address all of these issues and more. I also invite anyone to send me writings that you would like me to consider posting here -- so, Rebecca, if you personally want to address this and not wait for me to do it, I will post it for you. I absolutely agree with you that apathy is a major problem.
This blog is also not about instantly changing the world. I simply wish to present information for people to consider and reflect upon and hopefully be inspired by.
If you wish to view the video, please understand that I want you to see it not because I am fanatical or manipulative. I don't agree with the presentation of the material, I agree it is biased, but I think it is important not to pretend it doesn't exist.
You can view the clip at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIjanhKqVC4
I was left with a comment that said: "I must say that I find this video to be disgusting (as it's meant to be) but so much so, that I'm afraid that it will turn people off (not meat, but the whole idea of saving animals) solely because the video production is so overtly and obtrusively manipulative and one-sided that it will drive a desire in some to reject all that they are seeing out of spite rather than absorb it out of compassion."
I understand that the video is manipulative -- I didn't meant to offend anyone. I hesitated before posting it for that reason, but I carried through with it because I think, despite the biased commentary, the images speak for themselves. The animals are real, and what occurs in the video really happens. That it was presented in an overly manipulative manner is unfortunate, but I took the risk. I think it is important for people to see what happens, and that animals really do seem to express feeling. Sometimes we need to be hit with something extreme to really understand.
If those watching it choose to reject it all out of "spite", then so be it. I wish they could have more compassion, but I wish almost everyone had more compassion. All I hope for is that in watching this, someone might consider purchasing their meat from a company that slaughters their animals in a more humane fashion, or begins to adopt a diet that is less meat focused. I am suggesting that people begin to investigate exactly what is being put on their plates.
I also received an e-mail saying: "I don't think the problem is lack of awareness. I think many people your age (and mine) are quite aware of the atrocities that take place (you just have to google it and I bet you ten websites will come up with this exact video). I think the problem we are facing in this generation of ours is apathy. They know it's happening. But the world's problems as they stand today are too overwhelming and so we sink into apathy and carry on with the little things that we enjoy (like eating meat) despite the fact we are told it is bad."
I respond to this by asking for patience. I started writing this blog today and presented simply what was on my mind at the time. I hope that through the journey of this blog I will come to address all of these issues and more. I also invite anyone to send me writings that you would like me to consider posting here -- so, Rebecca, if you personally want to address this and not wait for me to do it, I will post it for you. I absolutely agree with you that apathy is a major problem.
This blog is also not about instantly changing the world. I simply wish to present information for people to consider and reflect upon and hopefully be inspired by.
If you wish to view the video, please understand that I want you to see it not because I am fanatical or manipulative. I don't agree with the presentation of the material, I agree it is biased, but I think it is important not to pretend it doesn't exist.
You can view the clip at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIjanhKqVC4
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