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A vegetarian's nightmare
Betina Matoni, bmatoni@smu.edu
Issue date: 1/26/07 Section: Opinion
5. Let's unnaturally advance the genetic traits we want in our dinner. Darwin is probably rolling over in his grave right now. Cloning may be evolutionary in some regards, but one must weigh the benefits of humanity's ability to "evolve" by perfecting the quality of food it consumes and humanity's inability to ethically evolve. (And this coming from an atheist!)
Perhaps you could not care less about the ethical implications of cloning or the production and murder of animals in general (so long as you get your Big Mac). But I would like to think that humans, even on the most elementary level, care about life, whether it be your life, your dog's life or the life that was your burger. It's not my job to judge your actions; I'll leave that up to you. But at least practice your ability to show concern.
By bringing into question the need for certain human actions and by questioning whether those actions dehumanize or if they improve the general welfare of the world we can learn to progress and evolve in the most beneficial and uncompromising manner possible.
Think about it!
About the writer:
Betina Matoni is a senior SMU student. She can be reached at bmatoni@smu.edu.
Perhaps you could not care less about the ethical implications of cloning or the production and murder of animals in general (so long as you get your Big Mac). But I would like to think that humans, even on the most elementary level, care about life, whether it be your life, your dog's life or the life that was your burger. It's not my job to judge your actions; I'll leave that up to you. But at least practice your ability to show concern.
By bringing into question the need for certain human actions and by questioning whether those actions dehumanize or if they improve the general welfare of the world we can learn to progress and evolve in the most beneficial and uncompromising manner possible.
Think about it!
About the writer:
Betina Matoni is a senior SMU student. She can be reached at bmatoni@smu.edu.
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Jeff Hawkins
posted 1/26/07 @ 11:59 AM EST
1.) All beef cattle (cloned or not) is "created" with the intent to be destroyed for nourishment, not for some trivial "whim" or "desire." Whether you like or not people are a part of the animal kingdom and are a natural link in the food chain. (Continued…)
Metlichina
Nikolinka Ivanova
posted 1/27/07 @ 12:24 AM EST
I think that that the Darwin's theory is absolutely wrong. Human beings are Got's devine children and they musnt't eat meat, fish, because it is against their nature! I am deeply convinced that ifall people were vegetarians the situation would be MUCH MUCH better all over the world! "NON FINGO HYPOTHESES!"said one of the most illustrious philosophers which England or the world has ever produced. (Continued…)
Vegetarians Are Evil
posted 2/02/07 @ 4:43 PM EST
Visit a dissenting site for more information:
http://www.vegetariansareevil.com
Humans were designed to be omnivorous and must eat meat to survive. (Continued…)
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