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We need to help people make a change so they are loving animals to life, rather than loving them to death.
Look around any American city and it is clear to see that we are a nation
of animal lovers. There are doggie day spas, veterinarian clinics, pet
stores filled gadgets, toys, and things to purchase for our beloved pets,
and more. Our children's sections are filled with stuffed animal toys, books
based on animal characters, and movies that help us love and laugh with
animals. One mention of animal cruelty and there are millions who will hold
their hands up and say they too are against animal cruelty. The vast
majority of people in the country find animal cruelty disgusting and will
cry out for tougher laws against offenders.
Yet the vast majority of people, through the process of cognitive
dissonance, will sit down once or twice per day and consume animals. With
each bite they will be contributing to animal abuse and cruelty.
The meat industry in America is something that is well hidden and for good
reason. If people saw what goes on behind the closed doors of those
slaughterhouses there would be far more people ditching the meat! Gone are
the days of Old McDonald's Farm, where animals roamed the open plains,
soaking up the sun, until the day they were slaughtered. Today, most animals
raised to be eaten live their lives in factory farms with sad and horrible
conditions.
Ever wonder just how many animals per year are being killed for food in
America? You can get this information at any time by visiting Animal Clock.
Based on accurate data that has been collected regarding how many animals
are being killed and what types, the clock will give you an eye opening look
at what is going on in the world of factory farming. The clock breaks down
the number of animals killed so far this year, as well as how many of each
type of animals. This is brilliant, because breaking it down to how many
cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, etc., helps people to make more of a
connection.
Yes, we are a nation of animal lovers. But we have lost our way because of
an industry hell bent on helping to keep people lost and in the dark. Most
people make no connection to the piece of "meat" on their plate to the
cruelty that is stored in every bite of it. Only when the veil is pulled
back and people can see more and more of what is going on can they make an
informed decision to either live in harmony with their values of being
against animal cruelty, or to ignore them and merely satisfy their
appetite.We live in a country today where there are wonderful vegan food
options everywhere! There's simply no reason to continue contributing to the
cruel factory farm and meat industry.
Get to know the numbers of how many animals have been killed this year for
people to eat and share the info online. The more we get it in front of
people the more they will know what is going on and can take steps to reduce
their contribution to animal cruelty! We need to help people make a change
so they are loving animals to life, rather than loving them to death.
Peace begins on our plate. Choose peace.
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