Eating animals Quote by David Coates
““Aren’t humans amazing? They kill wildlife – birds, deer, all kinds of cats, coyotes, beavers, groundhogs, mice and foxes by the million in order to protect their domestic animals and their feed. Then they kill domestic animals by the billion and eat them. This in turn kills people by the million, because eating all those animals leads to degenerative – and fatal – health conditions like heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and cancer. So then humans spend billions of dollars torturing and killing millions more animals to look for cures for these diseases. Elsewhere, millions of other human beings are being killed by hunger and malnutrition because food they could eat is being used to fatten domestic animals. Meanwhile, few people recognize the absurdity of humans, who kill so easily and violently, and once a year send out cards praying for “Peace on Earth.” ~Revised Preface to Old MacDonald’s Factory Farm””
About This Quote
Source Preface: Old MacDonald’s Factory Farm, 2020
Humans cause massive animal deaths for food, leading to health crises and further animal suffering for medical research, while ignoring the paradox of praying for peace.
In simple terms: Humans kill animals for food, causing health problems and more animal killing for cures, yet ignore the irony.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reduce animal suffering in food production.
Themes
ethics
environment
health
food systems
Mood
concerned
critical
reflective
Type
ethical
analytical
provocative
When to use this quote
- personal diet choices
- policy advocacy
- education campaigns
- research funding
- community gardening
Key Concepts
industrial agriculture
animal welfare
public health
economic inequality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance nutritional needs with animal welfare?
- What alternatives can reduce reliance on animal agriculture?
A Different Perspective
The quote may oversimplify complex economic and cultural factors influencing food choices.
