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Yes and I also said that people should do what they want - after all most do and *** the consequences! Allie

So what would make you comfortable with dining on meat?

Having said I don't have anything else to say, I do have one more thing: I don't think anyone has the right to castigate anybody else for the life they choose to lead (within reason obviously). I also think that it is dangerous to castigate anyone based solely on one thing that they do or don't do. You have to look at the whole picture - whether we're talking food, religion, or whatever. That's the point I am trying to make. In my case, yes I eat meat occasionally and feed it to my family and for that some would brand me a murderor without looking at it any further. But I do what I do with respect and full appreciation at the cost of an animal's life. And I do at the same time live an ecologically sound lifestyle. I bet there are many veggies out there who don't recycle, use loads of electricity on dishwashers etc, and wouldn't think twice about binning food that they've cooked and wasted. Its all about respect for the planet and fellow living things at the end of the day, about living life in the best way you can in your personal circumstances, and basically trying to make the world a better place for you having been in it (or at least, not a worse place). This is a very interesting debate and discussion even though it came out of a humerous thread. Thanks Daniel. Angela

I'm with you. Meat is a necessity in my diet. I hate most vegies anyway so its just as well. Granny

I think Granny means vegetebles rather than vegies :-)

I just love roast lamb....can't wait to put it on the plate just pull it to bits every time I pass! I even dream about Roast Lamb! Beryl

Angela, Are we related? LOL You sound exactly like me! (No insult intended.) I agree with what you've said, but I have two men in my family who would probably kill and eat me if they didn't get their meat ration every day. It's as much as I can do to get them to eat fish once in a while, which I find very annoying, as I love fish and most seafood (except squid). I also enjoy vegetarian meals and would eat lots more of them, were it not for my husband and son. I object to cooking different meals for everyone, so it's usually me that has to give in. I get very bored very easily with endless repetition and with things that remain the same, so I'm always on the lookout for new recipes, and I have a whole bookcase full of cookery books in my kitchen. I think we're really lucky these days to be able to get so many different varieties of vegetables and fruit from abroad. They certainly weren't around when I was young, and I'll always buy something new and exotic-looking if I see it on my greengrocer's stall or in the supermarket. I always buy organic, free-range eggs and British bacon with the tractor symbol, but I find organic meat far too expensive, given the amount consumed in our household. I gave up eating veal many years ago, when I discovered how it's produced, and I wouldn't touch foie gras if it were offered to me. CB >*|*<

Oh!! I forget to mention, the only time I eat red meat is when I go to Mums, I just cant say No to her meat and potato pie.

CB That's absolutely fine in my book! My hubby was a confirmed carnivore when I met him and wouldn't eat a veggie that wasn't a pea or carrot - but I've managed to educate him, luckily, though its taken 13 years. They're not all as educatable. My choice works for me but wouldn't work for everyone. In your position I would do exactly the same as you and try to make my difference to the world in another way (eg recycling or composting, and making sure the meat is made full use of and not binned unused. The worst crime in my book is to buy a chicken or anything else, put in in the fridge then throw it away cos you haven't used it by the use by date. That bird then definitely died in vain.). If being related means sharing a philosophy of life that involves having principles and living by them, and treating everyone/everything with respect and fairness then I would be happy to be related to you!!! PS don't forget local produce is good - and more ecological cos they don't waste fuel transporting it! Angela

I'm a meat eater :0) mainly chicken

First read that Julie as Children :-)

Daniel meat is very tasty my favorite is a nice veal steak