Peta2

Eating meat is a huge part of my life. I eat it every day. I grew up with a carnivore diet. It is a part of my culture to consume it. I believe that humans are meant to eat animals to survive. Other animals eat each other, and isn't true that humans are animals themselves? I believe it is nature to eat other animals to survive. However, the way these animals are killed for humans to consume is what makes me feel guilty after seeing the Peta2 campaign. No being, human or animal, should be treated this way. It is immoral and unhealthy for the consumer. Mahatma Gandhi said "the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged the way its animals are treated." America is the land of opportunity, where anyone can prosper, and everyone is given an equal chance to rise above in life. How can this be supported when such horrible acts of violence are happening right this moment in America?

Peta2 is a very strong campaign that has caused many to stop eating meat and become vegan or vegetarian. I admire these people for being empathetic for animals and strong to stand up for what they believe is right. I have known about the cruelty the animals go through in slaughterhouses, dairy farms, and in the fur industry. The fur industry is disgraceful in my opinion. We are in an era where fur no longer has to be an option to keep us warm. Now many will defend it as a fashion statement. What kind of fashion is it to wear another being's skin? Would wearing a human being's skin look appealing? Well it's the same thing; we are all considered animals. I have seen videos through Peta the violence and suffering the poor animals go through. Animal testing is another form of cruelty that seems ridiculous. The experiments are bizarre and inhumane. If the experiment seems too extreme to perform on humans, why would you bother doing it on animals? They have no voice to defend themselves. It's surprising through all these experiments, scientists can't seem to accept the animals have feelings, thoughts, and suffer just like human beings. I will agree the meat industry disgusting.
Killing animals is what many consider nature like me, but few realize that they are being killed violently. An animal should only be killed to be eaten. Not for entertainment, not just to use one body part like its' tusks, and not to be dissected. Animals should die as painless and quickly as possible to be consumed by humans. One must consider their morals and ethics in deciding to eat meat, purchase leather or fur, or watch a dogfight. What separates us from these animals is that we have a voice, and other believe we have reason and logic. Well shouldn't a human being that can reason, believe one must treat others the way they want to be treated?
However, I don't think I can completely turn vegetarian or vegan. I am not saying I am going to ignore the situation either. I do plan on cutting back meat gradually. For the sake of the animals that are suffering. It will also benefit my health overall. Eating less meat will lead to a decrease in chance of heart disease and increase a longer life. I will no longer buy products that are tested on animals. I will not consume from restaurants like McDonalds or KFC. I will spread the word to anyone willing to listen on how animals are treated in the US. I also hope to get involved with Peta and other organizations on campus that are against animal cruelty.