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Ethel’s Decapitation
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150 responses to “Ethel’s Decapitation”
I would love to come up to the farm and try my hand, but I live in Seattle and lack the resources to get to Ontario. I think it would be a good idea to try it, just to see if I could. I would like to TRY to stick to the ‘If you couldn’t kill it, you shouldn’t eat it” ethic. Although I feel like I’ve started a slow slide into vegetarianism anyways, excluding bacon. I find that hard beef these days just makes my tummy upset. 🙁 A hard deal when your parents are on the Atkins.
Anyways, I salute you, blah blah blah, good on you and so forth. 😀 I was wondering if you know anyone in Seattle who raises chickens the way you do? Maybe I can still get that firsthand experience.
I would love to come up to the farm and try my hand, but I live in Seattle and lack the resources to get to Ontario. I think it would be a good idea to try it, just to see if I could. I would like to TRY to stick to the ‘If you couldn’t kill it, you shouldn’t eat it” ethic. Although I feel like I’ve started a slow slide into vegetarianism anyways, excluding bacon. I find that hard beef these days just makes my tummy upset. 🙁 A hard deal when your parents are on the Atkins.
Anyways, I salute you, blah blah blah, good on you and so forth. 😀 I was wondering if you know anyone in Seattle who raises chickens the way you do? Maybe I can still get that firsthand experience.
love da Kern. Well anybody coming from Last Rites but I’m not very objective either.
love da Kern. Well anybody coming from Last Rites but I’m not very objective either.
Bradly, there is no need to be so forceful about this.
Posted by HELLS_MoNkEy
Oh ok while u sit there at ur computer and read this there is massive suffering being cuased to these animals for no reason what so ever other than the fact thats what we except .Ive never said that people shouldnt eat meat I do say though that the animals shouldnt have to suffer for it .And whether you realize it or not the suffering that is afflicted upon them falls into the realm of what goes around comes around…
Bradly, there is no need to be so forceful about this.
Posted by HELLS_MoNkEy
Oh ok while u sit there at ur computer and read this there is massive suffering being cuased to these animals for no reason what so ever other than the fact thats what we except .Ive never said that people shouldnt eat meat I do say though that the animals shouldnt have to suffer for it .And whether you realize it or not the suffering that is afflicted upon them falls into the realm of what goes around comes around…
It may not be practical (possible, yes, I agree with Shannon, but not practical) for most people to raise their own poultry for slaughter at this time, but society is a mutable thing — it wasn’t so long ago that it was a rare person who didn’t raise any eggs, or poultry, or at least a big vegetable garden. And that included a lot of urban people. Who says we couldn’t change again and return to more food being raised by individuals and less by corporations, if it would be better for us?
And I do think it would be better for us. Giles, factory farming hasn’t developed because it’s more efficient; it’s developed because it’s more profitable. And it certainly isn’t more humane, from the animals’ living conditions to the hatcheries where uncountable numbers of chicks, say, die because they are counted as overhead at a rate of pennies per chick and therefore not worth taking more trouble over.
Just as one example, free-ranged chickens can be fed with a huge variety of plant and animal matter as well as the scraps from human food (I know; that’s all I feed my laying hens). Factory-farmed chickens are fed processed food made in part from grain that could be eaten by people just as well, and all of it has to be shipped from a central processing location.
There is just no way factory farming is actually more efficient in resources than small-scale local farming. It’s just that so many of us don’t even think, anymore, about what “efficiency” truly means.
And no one is suggesting each and every person (babies and invalids et al) be required to literally raise and slaughter every bite of meat they eat. But more localized/community oriented and less corporatized raising of our food, including meat, really can only be better for us and our world.
It may not be practical (possible, yes, I agree with Shannon, but not practical) for most people to raise their own poultry for slaughter at this time, but society is a mutable thing — it wasn’t so long ago that it was a rare person who didn’t raise any eggs, or poultry, or at least a big vegetable garden. And that included a lot of urban people. Who says we couldn’t change again and return to more food being raised by individuals and less by corporations, if it would be better for us?
And I do think it would be better for us. Giles, factory farming hasn’t developed because it’s more efficient; it’s developed because it’s more profitable. And it certainly isn’t more humane, from the animals’ living conditions to the hatcheries where uncountable numbers of chicks, say, die because they are counted as overhead at a rate of pennies per chick and therefore not worth taking more trouble over.
Just as one example, free-ranged chickens can be fed with a huge variety of plant and animal matter as well as the scraps from human food (I know; that’s all I feed my laying hens). Factory-farmed chickens are fed processed food made in part from grain that could be eaten by people just as well, and all of it has to be shipped from a central processing location.
There is just no way factory farming is actually more efficient in resources than small-scale local farming. It’s just that so many of us don’t even think, anymore, about what “efficiency” truly means.
And no one is suggesting each and every person (babies and invalids et al) be required to literally raise and slaughter every bite of meat they eat. But more localized/community oriented and less corporatized raising of our food, including meat, really can only be better for us and our world.
The world NEEDS intensive farming to survive, that I’m afraid is a cold hard fact and no amount of morally superior stance taking at adopting a farming method attuned to a controlled, small community will change that. Posted by Giles Wallwork
2 bad ur so stupid no amount huh …u shun a moral stance.what a fuckin lozzer u r in my book .
The world NEEDS intensive farming to survive, that I’m afraid is a cold hard fact and no amount of morally superior stance taking at adopting a farming method attuned to a controlled, small community will change that. Posted by Giles Wallwork
2 bad ur so stupid no amount huh …u shun a moral stance.what a fuckin lozzer u r in my book .
in my book i respect those who can a. spell and b. make sense
in my book i respect those who can a. spell and b. make sense
So it’s either raise your own food, or say ‘fuck it all’ if you don’t have the space? What about supporting your local Farmers Market? CSA? Nothing is in black and white. Factory farming is a vile business, and it doesn’t just hurt the animals it tortures. Look up the environmental impact that is has sometime.
I honestly would respect the pro-mass produced meat opinion if you would just admit that you’re too lazy to care either way, instead of trying to make it look like factory farming is what’s best for everyone involved.
So it’s either raise your own food, or say ‘fuck it all’ if you don’t have the space? What about supporting your local Farmers Market? CSA? Nothing is in black and white. Factory farming is a vile business, and it doesn’t just hurt the animals it tortures. Look up the environmental impact that is has sometime.
I honestly would respect the pro-mass produced meat opinion if you would just admit that you’re too lazy to care either way, instead of trying to make it look like factory farming is what’s best for everyone involved.
So I hate all u motherfukers at this web site because u gave me herpes from the tiolet seat
Posted by gillian gamine
So I hate all u motherfukers at this web site because u gave me herpes from the tiolet seat
Posted by gillian gamine
blah i hate ur moderation
blah i hate ur moderation
Bradly I can understand why you are angry about cruelty to animals in certain methods of farming, because I dont disagree. Whilst I dont provide the food in my household, as I live with my parents, when I am providing for myself when I move out in 3 months time for uni, I will try only to buy free range meat produce. However, that does not mean that when I am late to get somewhere, and dont have time to go home and make food, that I wont have a burger from the local stand or whatnot.
I just think you are throwing a bit of a tantrum, and its a bit pathetic. For example, Shannon is really very convincing, and I am taking into account his points, but you are just ranting and insulting people. No need for it.
Bradly I can understand why you are angry about cruelty to animals in certain methods of farming, because I dont disagree. Whilst I dont provide the food in my household, as I live with my parents, when I am providing for myself when I move out in 3 months time for uni, I will try only to buy free range meat produce. However, that does not mean that when I am late to get somewhere, and dont have time to go home and make food, that I wont have a burger from the local stand or whatnot.
I just think you are throwing a bit of a tantrum, and its a bit pathetic. For example, Shannon is really very convincing, and I am taking into account his points, but you are just ranting and insulting people. No need for it.
HELLS_MoNkEy if u find my view point insulting thats because u brain has been riddled with spyhlis from a tainted toilet seat .I am a interenet troll i make my living exrpessing my thought to others who hate it i then print them on napkins and sell them at the flea market where i roll up my jeelly donuoghts that are somewhat stale but still tasty..so ur view point is sorta like hey i dont film the kiddie porn i just watch it … but allas ur young and stupid but 1day ull be old and stuidier ?__+
HELLS_MoNkEy if u find my view point insulting thats because u brain has been riddled with spyhlis from a tainted toilet seat .I am a interenet troll i make my living exrpessing my thought to others who hate it i then print them on napkins and sell them at the flea market where i roll up my jeelly donuoghts that are somewhat stale but still tasty..so ur view point is sorta like hey i dont film the kiddie porn i just watch it … but allas ur young and stupid but 1day ull be old and stuidier ?__+
I wholly support everything Bradly has to say and i will atest to the fact that his jelly doughnuts are stale
Posted by Shannon Larratt
I wholly support everything Bradly has to say and i will atest to the fact that his jelly doughnuts are stale
Posted by Shannon Larratt
Oooh Bradly. You just made my day.
“but allas ur young and stupid but 1day ull be old and stuidier”
Oooh Bradly. You just made my day.
“but allas ur young and stupid but 1day ull be old and stuidier”
Shoot, It cut off half of my comment. ah well. It should have said
“but allas ur young and stupid but 1day ull be old and stuidier”
That is one of the funniest things I’ve read so far today.
Shoot, It cut off half of my comment. ah well. It should have said
“but allas ur young and stupid but 1day ull be old and stuidier”
That is one of the funniest things I’ve read so far today.
#24…you totally captured my Magnetic Fields state of mind whilst viewing this gem…
#24…you totally captured my Magnetic Fields state of mind whilst viewing this gem…
Bradly, you complete cock.
I do not find your viewpoint offensive, and I am beginning to suspect you are no older than 14 yourself. The following are stupid, pathetic comments, made by an illiterate moron:
“ur just a stupid” – Didn’t much prove your point?
“2 bad ur so stupid no amount huh …u shun a moral stance.what a fuckin lozzer u r in my book . ”
Debates are brilliant until people like yourself get involved.
Bradly, you complete cock.
I do not find your viewpoint offensive, and I am beginning to suspect you are no older than 14 yourself. The following are stupid, pathetic comments, made by an illiterate moron:
“ur just a stupid” – Didn’t much prove your point?
“2 bad ur so stupid no amount huh …u shun a moral stance.what a fuckin lozzer u r in my book . ”
Debates are brilliant until people like yourself get involved.
I would like to retract my last statement ,after doing some research on who Bradly is and what he stands i find that my earlier comments were unjust and somewhat pathetic other than that I have many ideas in my head that i dont really wish i had hopefully soon my medication will kick in and they will let me out longer than just a day pass with my family
Posted by HELLS_MoNkEy
I would like to retract my last statement ,after doing some research on who Bradly is and what he stands i find that my earlier comments were unjust and somewhat pathetic other than that I have many ideas in my head that i dont really wish i had hopefully soon my medication will kick in and they will let me out longer than just a day pass with my family
Posted by HELLS_MoNkEy
*Sigh* You’re a sad little boy….
*Sigh* You’re a sad little boy….
Yeah and ur just a chicen head .ok im done hair u cant top that .and im needed else where .there is a goat trying to get across my mother fucking bridge !!! but in the mean time check out Sophia in the end all the animals are saying u can eat me just plz stand by me..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaH3z99EAe
Yeah and ur just a chicen head .ok im done hair u cant top that .and im needed else where .there is a goat trying to get across my mother fucking bridge !!! but in the mean time check out Sophia in the end all the animals are saying u can eat me just plz stand by me..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaH3z99EAe
Yeah and ur just a chicen head .ok im done hair u cant top that .and im needed else where .there is a goat trying to get across my mother fucking bridge !!! but in the mean time check out Sophia in the end all the animals are saying u can eat me just plz stand by me..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaH3z99EAe4
69 &__*
Yeah and ur just a chicen head .ok im done hair u cant top that .and im needed else where .there is a goat trying to get across my mother fucking bridge !!! but in the mean time check out Sophia in the end all the animals are saying u can eat me just plz stand by me..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaH3z99EAe4
69 &__*
I love how so much debate and argument got started all by a single chicken tattoo…
I love how so much debate and argument got started all by a single chicken tattoo…
Tried to click on Twwly’s link- Bandwidth exceeded.
I am really struck by the beauty of this tattoo- extremely well worked.
Tried to click on Twwly’s link- Bandwidth exceeded.
I am really struck by the beauty of this tattoo- extremely well worked.
Katie, CSAs are great, so are farmers markets. You clearly overlooked my links to them directly above the chicken montage. People need to take more responsibility about what they are consuming and where it comes from. Shopping local, be it from your backyard or the farms closest to you is top shelf. Not every farm grows every food stuff; the notion that everyone has to completely rely on their own land to grow absolutely everything they consume is certainly not mine. (Although I do yearn to be far more self sufficient!)
If an animal is going to DIE for you to eat it, at some point (not EVERY meal, sillies) you should have a direct connection to that process. Or it’s my opinion that you should not consume said animal.
Katie, CSAs are great, so are farmers markets. You clearly overlooked my links to them directly above the chicken montage. People need to take more responsibility about what they are consuming and where it comes from. Shopping local, be it from your backyard or the farms closest to you is top shelf. Not every farm grows every food stuff; the notion that everyone has to completely rely on their own land to grow absolutely everything they consume is certainly not mine. (Although I do yearn to be far more self sufficient!)
If an animal is going to DIE for you to eat it, at some point (not EVERY meal, sillies) you should have a direct connection to that process. Or it’s my opinion that you should not consume said animal.
And do you apply that to the infirm, the elderly, disabled, poor, young, busy? Should they be forced into vegetarianisn because they are incapable of either keeping, nurturing, feeding, providing for, then killing their own meat?
If you can’t MORALLY kill it, then you shouldn’t eat it. Not physically, dumb ass.
And do you apply that to the infirm, the elderly, disabled, poor, young, busy? Should they be forced into vegetarianisn because they are incapable of either keeping, nurturing, feeding, providing for, then killing their own meat?
If you can’t MORALLY kill it, then you shouldn’t eat it. Not physically, dumb ass.
How can taking something’s life be fun? Killing of need isn’t sick, but having fun killing is. Disrespectful.
How can taking something’s life be fun? Killing of need isn’t sick, but having fun killing is. Disrespectful.