Siobhan wrote:

<<  It's not the act of killing one's dinner but the lack of reverence with
which it is done that troubles me. >>


I think the Native American tradition of showing reverence for the animal
they have killed in order to sustain themselves is a beautiful one. 
Unfortunately, our culture has not included this ritual, other than perhaps
saying grace before a meal as a variation, and as little as the modern
family sits down together at the dinner table anymore, even saying grace is
becoming extinct.


<<   It's also a bit disconcerting that because of a perceived need to
protect one's choices and beliefs against the
judgements of PETA, PETA's reaction has been looked upon with ridicule by
some here.  >>


I think this is an unfair characterization of these responses.  There are
many genuinely caring people who support certain areas of the AR agenda --
such as eliminating puppy mills, spay/neuter laws, etc.,  without
understanding that these more popular, reasonable-sounding issues are only
the tip of the iceberg for PETA and other AR extremists.  Any organization
that seriously believes promoting a "Got Beer?" campaign on college
campuses --  where out of control drinking is a major problem -- is a
responsible way to bring attention to what they believe is the "plight" of
dairy cattle has demonstrated that it's perception of reality is
dangerously skewed.



Lynda Bryson
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