Some ideas about animals and stuff relating to them..

Hey guyz...
I know this is kind of weird to write about animals and stuff but really I cant stop writing about them. I mean I love animals very much and would love to do anything to improve their conditions and also to fight for their rights.

Antispeciesism is certainly a new concept in the world in which we are living. In our society, animals are considered resources, or goods available for human use. Rarely do we give any thought to the suffering of animals, or reflect on our attitudes towards them, let alone consider the idea that they may be considered rights holders. We never consider whether this is a form of speciesism, that is, arbitrary discrimination against those individuals who belong to a certain species. In fact, even if we sometimes hear the term ‘animal rights’ we seldom know what is it all about.

While we show some concern for certain animals (such as dogs, cats, and some wild creatures), most others are treated with total disregard. But an animal need not be "cute" or human-like to have the ability to feel. A trout, a pig, a chicken, a frog or a lobster all have the capacity for experiencing joy or suffering pain or distress. Their lives matter to them as much as our lives do to us, and they will defend themselves if they can.

I really do not mean to offend any non vegetarian but I want to convey that why vegetarianism is important.
Eating animals is, without doubt, the human activity that impacts negatively upon the largest numbers of animals. It is estimated that about 90-95% of the animals that suffer and die due to human intervention do so because of the demand for animals as "food". From our childhood onward, we are brought up in an environment where eating animals is something "normal". For that reason, most of us never ask ourselves if there could be something wrong with it. As a result, we tend not to see that a meal that for us means a moment of pleasure, for the animals we eat means, quite simply, their lives. It is only possible to do this if we consider the interests of animals to be totally irrelevant. However, if we really think about it, we can see how difficult such an attitude is to maintain.

It is sometimes claimed that only capacities such as intelligence or the ability to reason confer upon a being the right to justice, suggesting that only human beings matter. However, the fact that a being manifests a different degree or type of intelligence does not mean that it lacks it altogether. The important point is that such characteristics cannot be considered as morally relevant. One sentient being doesn't feel any more than another, just because she or he is more intelligent, or has a different kind of intelligence.

Many people think that why should we not eat non veg food when they animals are already dead. But they do not recognize that animals ARE killed cuz of the demand for them.
Slaughter is exactly the same in the case of free-range animals. Free-range meat production reflects the same gross neglect and disregard for animals' interests as any other exploitation or killing of animals. Also, fish are victims of tremendously painful deaths caused in many different and terrible ways. Many die when pulled out from the depths of the sea, because of decompression - the different pressure makes their organs literally burst inside them. Others die of suffocation, once they are out of the sea. Yet others die when frozen alive in fridges, or crushed by the weight of tons of animals caught with them, and some are boiled or cut up alive.

Many people also strongly believe that people who eat non veg food are 'HEALTHIER' than people who are vegetarian. It is a myth cuz All essential nutrients can be obtained from a plant-based diet, without the ill effects caused by animal products. The cholesterol and saturated fats in animal products accumulate inside the arteries, causing obstructions - it is widely acknowledged that many cases of coronary occlusions could be prevented by excluding animal flesh, eggs and dairy produce from the menu. The uric acid in these products contributes to decalcification, causing osteoporosis. Endless lists of ailments such as arthritis, asthma, obesity, rheumatism, arteriosclerosis and many cancers (for example, colon, breast, prostate and stomach) are directly linked to the consumption of animal products. These conditions are significantly less common among vegetarians, who in general lead healthier and longer lives. In addition, there are the dangers associated with a host of chemicals routinely administered to animals - mainly antibiotics and hormones - together with the risk of infectious diseases, such as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE, and its human counterpart, CJD), salmonella, E-coli or listeriosis.

I hope my sincere efforts have brought some kind of change in your consumption of animals. Thank you.