USA plans high speed slaughter houses for pigs

[Catherine]

Under the current  administration in the USA things like this could become common. Maybe Europe has an advantage in that  no one government holds all the powers over the rules. Because there are multiple countries making decisions there is more of a balance. A radical change in government in one European country can't change the rules for the whole European Union. 
Common sense and compassion have a chance to prevail.

Whenever profit becomes the motivator cruelty and abuse are sure to follow. 

Saving money by cruelty to animals and a lack of food inspection is very short sighted. Government inspectors are meant to prevent cruelty. They are also meant to protect food safety. A lack of food safety will eventually have consequences.