I went to see “Food Inc.” playing at the Nickleodean Theater. The presentation about how food is prepared,
what’s in it, the political behind-the-scenes trading that goes on is
alarming.
One facet of the film is
outstanding, though. The unnecessary and
terrifying cruelty to animals is shameful.
Crowded to the point where they cannot move, fed powerful growth
hormones that render them incapable of even walking, kept in perpetual
darkness, fed unhealthy diets and so much more the animal industry appears
macabre, at best.
I cannot help but wonder about Michael Vick who was sentenced to prison
for his involvement for dog fighting.
Recently released, people reasonably argue whether he should be rehired
as a professional athlete after his conviction.
Why doesn’t the government crack down on the food industry in the same
way as they prosecuted Vick? Is it
really that different? True, Vick
arranged fights and bet on the animals.
True, the food industry is supported by the public that buys from
them. But this is where the differences end. The treatment of animals is vile.
It
is not necessary to abuse life. In fact,
the Bible is quite clear when the Lord tells humanity that we are to take care
of His creatures. It is a sin to
purposefully cause them pain and harm. Here are just a few of the many references: Deuteronomy
22:10, 22:6-7, 22:4, 5:13, Leviticus 22:28, Exodus 23:5, 20:9, Psalms 23:1—3, Genesis 1:26.
Why do we punish one man and richly reward others
for doing the same?
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