There may not be the same ideology behind it, but from the victims' perspective, the comparison is more than fair. What matters is that a powerful group systematically exploits and harms a weaker one while disregarding its most basic interests.
When discussing needless violence and injustice, the perspective of the victims should be our starting point – not the self-image of the exploiters.
the ideology isn't explicit due to speciesism resulting in its being denied or at best, disavowed. re comparative suffering, "Eternal Treblinka: Our Treatment of Animals and the Holocaust" by Charles Patterson
I'm glad it resonated! And I couldn't agree more. Clouded mirrors don't benefit anyone – especially when they help shield an industry built on immense suffering and environmental destruction from honest scrutiny.
Another wonderful read, dear Pala. Supply and demand - no demand, no supply - this may not come in my lifetime but there will be a better world for animals.
When you are an ethical vegan, you have all the social
justice ‘isms’ covered - socialism, feminism, unionism et al. To weed out all cruelty and inequality, we need to start at the root - with the most powerless - non-human animals.”
Thanks for making these points, Sarah. Well said: “To weed out all cruelty and inequality, we need to start at the root.” I absolutely agree.
And I strongly believe that major changes are coming – much sooner than most people would dare to imagine today. Ecological changes and price shifts will play a big role. Let’s remain hopeful and do our part to accelerate this further 💚
and what is animal exploitation other than fascism projected and implemented onto other species.
There may not be the same ideology behind it, but from the victims' perspective, the comparison is more than fair. What matters is that a powerful group systematically exploits and harms a weaker one while disregarding its most basic interests.
When discussing needless violence and injustice, the perspective of the victims should be our starting point – not the self-image of the exploiters.
And for those whose immediate reaction is "you can't compare human suffering with animal suffering," I'd suggest reading this: https://veganhorizon.substack.com/p/but-you-cant-compare-human-suffering
the ideology isn't explicit due to speciesism resulting in its being denied or at best, disavowed. re comparative suffering, "Eternal Treblinka: Our Treatment of Animals and the Holocaust" by Charles Patterson
Thanks for highlighting. "Eternal Treblinka" is on my to-read list!
It always seems ludicrous to me to people are afraid of people who don’t eat meat. Boo!
Absolutely. People need to understand that it’s not vegans making them uncomfortable. It’s cognitive dissonance.
This is so on point! Society needs to clean off their mirrors...
I'm glad it resonated! And I couldn't agree more. Clouded mirrors don't benefit anyone – especially when they help shield an industry built on immense suffering and environmental destruction from honest scrutiny.
Another wonderful read, dear Pala. Supply and demand - no demand, no supply - this may not come in my lifetime but there will be a better world for animals.
When you are an ethical vegan, you have all the social
justice ‘isms’ covered - socialism, feminism, unionism et al. To weed out all cruelty and inequality, we need to start at the root - with the most powerless - non-human animals.”
Thanks for making these points, Sarah. Well said: “To weed out all cruelty and inequality, we need to start at the root.” I absolutely agree.
And I strongly believe that major changes are coming – much sooner than most people would dare to imagine today. Ecological changes and price shifts will play a big role. Let’s remain hopeful and do our part to accelerate this further 💚