Being a vegetarian or a vegan does not mean that we cannot be pragmatic about what can achieved, over how long and in what ways. Realistically, if meat eaters (I'm not one) put really strong pressure on those companies who produce meat (by petitions, etc.), they will often back down because of commercial pressure. There have been several pieces of good news recently - e.g. McDonald's now use free range eggs in many countries, such as the UK and NZ - see http://qz.com/451857/mcdonalds-announces...w-zealand/ and http://www.mcdonalds.co.uk/ukhome/whatma...range.html
Yes, I know that so-called free range isn't really the ideal that we imagine it to be, but any move which improves animal welfare must be welcomed. A step at a time is better than nothing. Or "Rome wasn't built in a day", if you like those sort of sayings, LOL!
So I'm definitely with Catherine on this question. A ban on eating meat will only happen when people in a country have gained enough ability to empathise with animal suffering - and sadly, it won't be tomorrow or any day soon. Old habits die hard. Humanity still has a long way to go.
Yes, I know that so-called free range isn't really the ideal that we imagine it to be, but any move which improves animal welfare must be welcomed. A step at a time is better than nothing. Or "Rome wasn't built in a day", if you like those sort of sayings, LOL!
So I'm definitely with Catherine on this question. A ban on eating meat will only happen when people in a country have gained enough ability to empathise with animal suffering - and sadly, it won't be tomorrow or any day soon. Old habits die hard. Humanity still has a long way to go.
