Yesterday I watched a movie called Earthlings.
Earthlings is a feature length documentary about humanity's absolute dependence on animals (for pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and scientific research). Earthlings illustrates mankind's disrespect for "non-human providers." It is narrated by Joaquin Phoenix and features music by Moby.
It was absolutely INCREDIBLE, I would highly recommend seeing this documentary if you want to know where the food you eat really comes from. It is shocking and thought provoking, and one of the most innovative films I have ever seen.
It really got me to thinking about our violent and repeated abuses against this planet. Although I am and have been a vegetarian for the past 8 months, I felt that it simply wasn't enough to stop supporting the meat industry alone. The meat and dairy industries are so intertwined, and equally guilty of horrific practices. By this reasoning I have decided to become a vegan.
I feel good about making a decision that will allow me to step outside of a system that I do not believe in. I feel that everyone should watch this film to gain a little more perspective on how their food is processed. A few points in the documentary really struck me, one of them being the notion that if slaughterhouses were made of glass, surely more people would be vegetarians.
Perhaps the most valuable thing I took away from seeing this film was the idea that we all have an equal right to share this world, and we can't forget that we have to respect that right for all beings.
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