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[Dev]

Some people site the importance and love of dogs in Western society as a reason not to eat dog meat.

While that may be a good reason for some, there are others who disagree and say that's not enough.

However, I argue that the best reason not to eat dog meat is because by buying dog meat, you are supporting cruelty to animals.

In Western societies, at the time of the slaughter of cows and pigs, there are efforts to reduce the amount of pain the animal feels. A bolt style gun quickly knocks out the animal's senses.

In Korean dog slaughtering, it is commonly said that the opposite is done. They use methods that maximise the dog's suffering in order to force the dog to release adrenaline. More adrenaline in the meat is believed to have some positive health properties for the consumer of dog meat. The animal is killed by being clubbed to death.

With this knowledge, I don't know how any foreigner can feel good about purchasing dog meat. Please think about this before going into a dog meat restaurant.

[Natalie]

Daves isn't a popularity contest so I don't care if I get slammed for my views.

DEV~ I couldn't agree with u more.

INTENTIONAL cruelty~ is a disgrace for which there is never a justification.

(not like the cruelty you see in slaughter houses. Sure that sux too, but this is premeditated)

[Natalie]

and, for what is worth: I don't care what anyone eats. Horse, cow, Jinju, pig, mouse, panda or dog.

However, I do believe no animal should ever be tortured for our pleasure.

Fire away.

(sticks and stones may break my bones but words......)

[Qinella]

Well, I've read a lot of things about the cattle, poultry and swine industries in the US, and they are not as pretty as regulations make you think. An important factor is that the number of employees whose job it is to monitor activity and regulation compliance on farms/slaughterhouses was reduced to a ridiculous number. There is next to no assurance that regulations are followed and animals do not have their hair burned off of them by steam while they are still alive, or aren't skinned alive.

Furthermore, there is the issue of human treatment. The way that workers at slaughterhouses are treated is subhuman, often because of reliance upon illegal immigrant workers. Imagine you are being treated terribly (i.e. incurring a massive wound while on the job and being told if you see a doctor you'll be fired and/or reported to immigration) how grim your outlook on life would be. Would you feel much compassion for the thousands of animals you butcher each day, and care if they have an extra moment or ten of pain before they inevitably die?


Sure, cruelty to animals sucks, and I am not trying to justify the dog beating, as I think it's abhorrent. However, you must see the issue with perspective. That should be your mantra, Dev.

[RACETRAITOR]

If you're going to rant about the subject, whatever your viewpoint, at least learn how to spell it. It's 보신탕, not 보싱탄.

[samd]

Ever seen battery hens Dev?

[billyJO]

this is too much....

[SuperFly]

Ole' Willie Three Toes died last month. He was a good dog, a humanist of sorts. A big loveable yellow Lab he was. I'll never forget that guy. Sniffle.

His master passed away (cancer) and Willie Three Toes was auctioned off to the neighbors for dinner.

His favorite song was:

[jaderedux]

[MCSM]

removed by the authority of the Quinella-Jinju syndicate

[MCSM]

[Masta_Don]

Sure is a whole lot better to break the beaks off of chickens so they don't peck each other while they stand in overcrowded cages which are just mesh wire so that the shat drops thru onto the chickens below.

I am curious tho how much the enforcement of anti-dog beating laws are being enacted. My boss claims it's fairly rare in Seoul but I wouldn't know.

[Captain Corea]

Haven't we all done this dance before?

[djsmnc]

Support Indifferent ESLer Cruelty - Make Threads About Eating Dog Meat

[Donkey Beer]

Thanks for trolling again Dev. You should remember that you already hijacked this thread to bring up the very same subject. Please get some new material.

http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?p=883461&highlight=#883461