Should We Eat Meat?

Thanksgiving arrives every year with a heated debate over how to best cook that plump and juicy turkey. But the idea of a tofu turkey (also known as a “tofurkey”) has gone from a joke a couple years ago to a reality for many. While vegetarianism has been practiced for over a thousand years in some countries, it is a relatively new concept in the West. And so, with the question cropping up more and more often, should we eat meat?

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Thank You Mr. Francione

I appreciate your clarification to my point. I, indeed, meant "raises" a question. Although "begs" seems appropriate as well: If the imposition of suffering can be justified for X, Y, and Z reasons then doesn't it follow that our fundamental premise against "unnecessary suffering" is resting on rather shaky ground – what else could we justify? (Maybe it is, "we say we agree"?) However, as you argue, this is related to speciesism whereby the suffering of nonhumans isn't considered morally relevant. My further point here is that this prejudice violates yet another premise of fundamental justice we hold regarding impartiality and the universality of "moral" rights.

- Alex M August 21, 2008 2:35PM

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