Li'l Daisy - I agree. I'd never force my beliefs on someone else, but I *firmly* believe that whatever you believe in, you should put your money where your mouth is. If you don't like something, don't just complain about it - withdraw your financial support. Money talks in our society. I think if people knew the conditions of factory farms, they'd think twice about what they're supporting. Instead, everyone thinks farms are like they are in the movie "Babe."

Personally, I'm not necessarily against meat consumption - we are carnivores by nature - but I choose not to support an industry that a) treats animals as if they're already dead and doesn't care how they suffer before they're slaughtered, and b) overmedicates them with disregard for the fact that *we* then consume it.

...but I guess I'm preaching to the choir here.