avelanch Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 This is largely motivated by a previous thread where the ethics of hunting non-human animals were discussed. In this thread, I want to discuss killing non-human plants for food. First, a few points: 1) I don't eat human plants (so don't accuse me of being hypocritical or irrational given the arguments presented) 2) I am not absolutely against eating non-human plants i.e. there are contexts where killing and eating or eating a non-human plant is ethically justified 3) I want to dicuss standard cases e.g. going to the grocery store to buy animal plants for your BBQ and to a lesser extent, localally sourced animal plants. 4) This discussion is intented to be respectful and hopefully intelligent. Obviously I will be arguing the position that it is not (in most cases) ethically permissable to eat non human plants, and in some cases it is morally obligatory that we shouldn't. Even so, I am more than willing to revise/further inform my position given persusive arguments. With these points in mind, I'll put forward the topic to discuss: I'll assume that many who respond will in fact eat plants, and think their act of eating plants is ethically justified. I would like to examine these supposed justifications. If you're serious and/or interested in the topic, I will do my best to carefully consider what you have to say. My hope is that some people will see some justifications as lacking and perhaps, might be persuaded to change their own practices (to whatever extent). A little dreamy? A bit. But as rational creatures we have the power to change what we do. So, feel free to respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Feed these to the cows..................then I will consume them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Also, some videos depicting common practices involved in Plant production. Do these practices give us more reason not to support the general practice of killing plants for food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g_bassi13 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Those poor plants never stood a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Aerosex Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I don't like to eat things because feelings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I see what you did there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanford Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 That's just dishearthening looking at that grain being butchered by man made machines.... It's settled I'm becoming a meatatarian. I can't support the ethics in harvesting these plants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tearloch7 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 If we are going to discuss trophic levels, let us have one thread for all 5 .. the "decomposers" are feeling bereft .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddhas Hand Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I am not sure if you are serious . If so , what do you think human being's should consume ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dittohead Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I not a fan of salad. I'm all for getting rid of lettuce and dandelions and alfalfa sprouts. I love bbq tomato with my tenderloin and corn so I'm all for most vegetables and fruit. oh and kill as many plants and animals as possible. Can always grow more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodzillaDeuce Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 3) I want to dicuss standard cases e.g. going to the grocery store to buy animal plants for your BBQ and to a lesser extent, localally sourced animal plants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 3) I want to dicuss standard cases e.g. going to the grocery store to buy animal plants for your BBQ and to a lesser extent, localally sourced animal plants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Bunch of herbivore savages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthecivil Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I am not sure if you are serious . If so , what do you think human being's should consume ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 copypasta is delicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Only a cruel sadistic mind would even consider eating something as adorable as this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Won't someone PLEASE think of the CHILDREN!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobble Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 It's even worse than eating animals, because plants can't even run away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 It's even worse than eating animals, because plants can't even run away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Those images are absolutely sickening. I mean the plants are just growing, and then BLAM! some person is plucking them from their home, and putting them on a truck to be eaten. Its like a vege-caust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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