With all due respect, kernowlass, this is a good example of a lot of misinformation taken to heart and not verified by the head. You have lots of company. Sadly, too much company. That is why farmers like me try to correct this misinformation whenever we can. The further people urbanize away from growing their own food, the less the understand about it. It is something of a farmer 'mission statement' that: Fewer farmers must grow more food on less land, while preserving the environment and conserving resources. Add to that, today we must also try to reeducate the mal-informed about the food they eat. I've not only raised thousands of cattle and pigs for meat, I'm a pet owner. I've had dozens of dogs and cats for pets and I loved every one of them. I'm as much against animal abuse as anyone. But unlike HSUS, I do something about it. I prevent it. Livestock are not pets. Remember that. Livestock are raised specifically for human consumption. "If you care so much about animals, why do you eat them?" is a tired old 'gotcha' question. But it's only a 'gotcha' to those who equate pets with livestock. I care about my car, but I don't eat it. I care about my carpet, but I don't eat it. I care for my livestock better than many people care for their pets, and yet I love eating them. Eating too much of anything --- including water --- is bad for you. People love to eat meat because it's far more delicious than broccoli. We love meat so much, many of us eat too much. Eating meat in moderation is the healthiest way to feed your body's muscles the protein they need. There are both good and bad fats and cholesterols. Our bodies need the good ones to maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet, and a healthy, well-balanced you. If you defend HSUS, you support it. PayPal's contributions to HSUS are unsupportable and indefensible. I'm trying, as a farmer, livestock owner, pet owner and pet lover, to persuade PayPal to rethink its stance. I want people to understand that we farmers are your friends, not your enemies. We're your best friends when you are hungry. Please reconsider your support of PayPal's contributions to HSUS. Please help get the truth out there.
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