Turkey Day 2012!

[Oceania]

Monica, i think, pardon me Rie for speaking for you, was saying how is this constant bitching about something doing anything but creating strife? at least that's my feelings on it. from the start of the first meat thread i've felt only dread when you start another topic concerning meat. because i know all the meat eaters will only relish their meat eating more in defiance of your complaints and accusations. and this will cause more push against what you're trying to do. it will make the meat eaters feel guilt tripped to do something before they're ready to come to that on their own, and might delay that for them in their push for free choice and free will. i agree with you completely on the meat eating thing and you know it. i respect you tremendously as well for always defending animals and their rights, and i wish simple information touting would fix everything but it just won't. what i disagree with is the method to make a change. i know activists have a place in this world as well as other types. i just think your intensity rubs people the wrong way and causes a reaction that is opposite to what you and i want. i don't have all the answers, i just think you've started god knows how many of these threads. maybe sometimes change comes better when you stop fighting against something and instead focus on fighting FOR something. sorry to sound preachy. these are just my thoughts on the issue. i'm just reminded of what many spiritual teachers have said. what you focus on is what you give power.