I'm glad this thread is getting so many views. It is good for Kevin's cooking. He does an EXCELLENT job.
...and as was never said here, or anywhere else, that is anything negative about Kevin, by myself.
Sometimes in life, when your concerned and want to share your concern, you need to rock the boat a bit.
For the small handful of poeple who voiced their discomfort, its most likely because it is something you already know, but maybe didn't want to deal with. Otherwise, why be so vocal. I've said nothing about anyone in particular here. And there are many more people who have successfully read this thread, and weren't bothered to remark.
We are all responsible for how we react to our own feelings. No one is on this Earth to make us feel a certain way. I don't write the rules of life.
As for other people whom have come and gone. There is a variety of people here, some of which have social issues. I've had my own fair share in years past. I've never been kicked out of AW.org by Robert. For me it was just a matter of misplacing my password and being too busy. Collectively, I've probably posted (in actual numbers) approx. 2000 posts. And, I have not received ONE email from anyone complaning.
You know, the reason I express my concern is because diet affects our ability to function clearly. I used to have issues with anger and found that a healthy diet helps me stay younger, and maintain a good positive attitude toward life.
Did you know that most food borne illnesses are from meat products? Look at how much they had to treat pink slime in order to make it 'salvageable'.
And as for animals that are willing to maul and eat humans. I can't say that that has ever happened to me. It is true though, if you corner an animal, it will attack. Even a mouse will do that. That is natural animal instict. And what are humans doing to these animals? Could you blame them if they acted that way?
If watching the videos on factory farming makes you uncomfortable, that shows your human, and not a savage. Thats a good thing.
I can't even get through more than a minute of the disgusting scenes. I have to turn it off.
I've never been a big meat eater, but I would get a pound of Virginia deli ham once a month, and bacon for pizza. Sometimes a small amount of turkey, rarely some pork chops.
After I saw how they were raising pigs. I cut off buying right there, after all those years. And no regrets.
And then the chicken thing a few years later, I was equally disgusted. I never ate many eggs, but I would buy some chicken. No way now.
And there are so many better, low cholesterol alternatives. Such as eating a variety of nuts to supplement protein.
Yes, there is a texture to some kinds of meat. I admit I miss that, but I have tasted some very good vegie burgers.
And did you know that it requires so much more energy to process animals into food, vs fresh garden vegetables that one can literally grow in their yard, pick, and eat off the vine. You can't do that with meat.
You know what really lures me is smell. Just today I was out and the smell of some Bar-B-Q was traveling into the store I was at. What is it about that smell?
But it is just the smell. I don't need the "food" its attach with and the high cholesterol. Self control. And the smell doesn't cost anything, or require any work to prepare.
What amazes me is how much meat gets its taste from vegetables. Ketchup, onions, mustard, potatoes. carrots, peas,... etc. Most people don't eat meat- bare. Its the vegies that make the taste.
Anyway, you wonder, Why does he bother. Because I care, and its good for my peace of mind to share. I enjoy this forum. We are such a limited sized group here. I know that there are some of us that suffer from various issues and a healthy diet does help people to stay healthy. Most poeple here try and do the best with good intentions so I would expect that your a forum of people that would appreciate such information. Actually wanting things to be good.
Sometimes, we learn that things that once were considered good and the best, aren't any more. Making the transition can be difficult.
Microwaves aren't good to use. Top loading washers aren't efficient or as affective as frontloaders. These are some things I've learned. And perhaps some people were told years ago that smoking was good for you. Or that drinking alcohol was desirable. Not some much.
Talking about things and learning new ways doesn't have to require getting rid of, or cursing out past memories, or feeling bad about ourselves because we once did something, that we now see was not desirable.
Oh, besides that, I get a free toaster oven for everyone I sign up to the Vegan club, so.....
oh wait a minute, that sweepstakes has ended. darn-it.
Oh, fine, forget everything I've said. Eat the meat.
Oh, and yes RP-Ralphie, its hopeless. Like a case of raging roids, or an infestation of cockroaches, I come back with a vengenance. And you in particular should be concerned, we're almost neighbors. boo-hooo.... be ber-wee, ber-wee scare-t my friend. booooo..
