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“And I’ll tell you another thing: if consumers don’t want to pay the farmer to do it right, they shouldn’t eat meat.” quote by Jonathan Safran Foer
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““And I’ll tell you another thing: if consumers don’t want to pay the farmer to do it right, they shouldn’t eat meat.””

Jonathan Safran Foer

About This Quote

Source Essay: “The Ethics of Eating Meat” by Jonathan Safran Foer, 2010

If consumers don’t financially support ethical farming, they should reconsider eating meat.

In simple terms: Support ethical food production.

Key Takeaway

Choose food responsibly.

Themes

ethics food consumer responsibility

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

ethical environmental

When to use this quote

  • grocery shopping
  • dietary choices
  • activism

Key Concepts

sustainability animal welfare

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you afford ethical meat?
  • What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective

Economic constraints may limit options.

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