On 11/8/2011 7:04 PM, Paul M. Cook wrote:
> We can make our own reality and just because it was common at one time does
> not mean it has to be now. There really is no reason why animals for
> slaughter should be made to suffer. It does nothing for the bottom line to
> not abuse them, or to not deny them water or to humanely euthanize them.
> Kindness costs nothing and it is a moral obligation if we are to raise
> animals for food.
>
> Paul

I like that idea, it's a lot kinder to euthanize animals rather than
slaughter them. Here's Dr. Temple Grandin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoNErsJNPzw