I don't get it. Yes I know that animals are treated HORRIBLE in various farms throughout the country , but whenever we go out for a drive, in the hills and farm land, we always see free cows and calves EVERYWHERE, grazing happily, with acres and acres of land for freedom. These cows also belong to farms that provide animals for the meat industry. We also see chickens running around freely, as well as sheep and goats, all animals used for food. If all animals killed for food are treated so horribly in their lives, then who do these animals belong to? I have been to farms many many times in my life, and the farms we visit are often meat providers. I have seen their grazing cows, goats, sheeps, etc. and not a single one of them ever looked badly treated, crammed, or unhappy.

Also, as I said before, we don't buy meat from stores like Safeway etc. and only from small stores that get their meat from certain farms where they slaughter the animal in the proper way (the way my religion requires). If an animal is slaughtered in another way, it is forbidden for us to eat, so Safeway, etc. meat is forbidden for me to eat anyway, and I cannot and will not eat it. The animals we eat are slaughtered in the most humane way possible, and not shocked by electricty, shot, etc. The inhumane treatment of livestock animals in the US is terrible, and really, I do understand why people go vegetarian, but again, I don't buy from the main providers, and thus, am not supporting the mass inhumane treatment. I have seen a lot of Peta and I do believe they are very extreme. They may do *some* good things, but from what I have seen, the majority is extreme. I'm sorry, but I don't support and type of extremists. If they have a valid point, I will listen to their point of view, but when I see all their extreme articles, it makes me feel otherwise, about their organization.

Its not wrong to eat meat. If it was so wrong, God would not have created animals that survive eating other animals, and animals that eat both meat and veggies. Sure, its fine for lions, tigers, bears, dogs, cats, and all these other animals to eat meat, but for humans its a crime. What's wrong is how certain farms treat their animals, but eating meat itself is NOT wrong. If it was so wrong, God would've let us know. I believe God knows what's best for His creatures, and if God did not forbid us from eating meat, no one else can. If you choose to be a vegetarian, good for you. I respect your decision and support you as well, but I for one will not be a vegetarian for now, and would never ever become a vegan. I cannot imagine living without milk or cheese or eggs (The REAL ones.....soy products are no comparison). I don't eat meat often as eating meat often is bad for the health, but I will not stop eating meat, since I find no valid reason to do so. I respect your opinions and I hope you respect our's as well. I know you do. May the people who mistreat animals rot, and may new farmers that treat their animals humanely and with kindness during their life replace them.