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Entry #9. You Can Be Vegan if You Want

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This image portrays an important message that can spark a heated debate between vegans and meat-eaters. The website highlights several reasons why individuals may choose to adopt a vegan lifestyle, which also serve as reasons for meat-eaters to reconsider their diets.  


The prominent image is a man in a suit making the statement, “You can be vegan if you want. But eating meat is my choice.” Obviously, eating meat is a choice, and the majority of people do eat meat. However, the man is surrounded by short responses to the man's statement. All of the statements are true, and provoke thought around the topic of food choices. The first is, “The billions of animals who live and die in dreadful conditions don’t have a choice.” This may incite emotion and guilt among those who love animals but continue to eat meat, as many animals suffer their entire lives to be slaughtered for food. 


The image continues to point towards the downsides of eating meat regularly with the following statement: “Millions of people facing water shortages because animal agriculture is using most of the supply don’t have a choice.” This statement inclined me to include the below image due to its relevance: 


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The overuse and waste of water, a valuable and limited resource that we all depend on, is a significant concern that is often overlooked. The initial image highlights the issue by suggesting that the large-scale production of livestock is contributing to water shortages in some communities. States experiencing drought face serious challenges for their residents, as access to clean water is severely limited, and the risk of wildfires greatly increases. With the ongoing mass production of meat, the likelihood of exhausting our water supply continues to rise.


The key message in this image is conveyed by the pink square, which asks, “Does your personal choice eclipse everyone else’s?” This statement serves as a strong challenge to those who argue that it is their personal right to eat meat. While individuals are free to make their own choices, the image raises an important question: does that choice negatively impact others? It is crucial to stay informed about serious issues such as water depletion, climate change, and deforestation. Moreover, it is even more important to connect these issues to the everyday choices we make.

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  1. Prof. MurphyDecember 9, 2024 at 6:52 PM

    Unexpected yet compelling argument presented in that first image.

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