I am reading this awesome book titled “Striking at the roots: A Practical Guide To Animal Activism.” I am only on the first chapter and the things I am learning are striking. I already recommend this book to anyone who at least agrees that animal abuse is wrong. And I am sure that will be all of you on this thread. I am telling you guys, get this book. I found this in the book, which is in response to the comment made by the user “misomalu” above:

“People are revolted by animal exploitation – once they learn about it. So if we can educate people enough so that they can see that their daily choices are supporting practices that they actually oppose, then we can change them, one by one. And as more people change, eventually society will change.”

Also, this isn’t just about ethics. It is also about human health as it has been agreed globally that meat is actually not healthy and not needed for humans to live. This is also about environmental concerns. The United Nations released a statement in 2006 in which they reveal that raising animals for food is one of the top two or three contributors to global warming. All the cars/planes/ships/trains combined do not cause as much damage as the farm factories releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

I got the above statement from the book as well, although I read about this on multiple different websites too.

Oh, another thing I have to share with you is this. If you were to become vegetarian, it is estimated that you would spare the lives of approximately 100 animals each year. Now imagine telling your friends about this issue and one of them follows your example and stops eating meat..now you both are saving 200 animals each year, eating healthier, and saving our planet! Look how fast this compounds!

Now, I have to be honest that I just started my fight for animal rights and so far I gave up all meat and diary except for fish. Going completely vegeterian will be hard for me cause I hate vegetables. But the point is that every little change counts. Rome wasn’t build in a day. And even though eating fish also creates damage in our seas as too many fish are taken out of the ocean to feed our increasingly growing population…at least fish do not have consciousness compared to vertebrates. What I am saying is this: Reduce or eliminate your dependence on meat and diary and help to spread awareness. And when you do want to shop for meat/diary/eggs, at least try to puchase them from some local small farm or a health foods store that has meat, which is certified cruelty-free (or cage free for eggs). That’s better than nothing.

So, misomalu, it is not pointless to fight against animal cruelty. We can do it and you should join us in the fight. Nothing will bring you fulfillment in life as knowing that you are helping somebody. I swear, we have been put here for the purpose of fighting for the helpless.

For those of you who haven’t already, visit the PETA website and select the PETA TV option. Then watch their videos. Those videos will open your eyes and change your life…and hopefull change the lives of others as a result.