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In response to "i think this one is sort of brilliant as far as getting to kids and people who do the "blissful ignorance" thing." by kare

I'm pretty sure the vast majority of people know fish are living things.

Posted by TWuG Jan 9 '09, 12:56

Calling them "kittens" doesn't change that and anyone who'd change eating habits based solely on that are probably more "blissfully ignorant" than those who continue to eat fish.

There are arguments to be made for moderating or eliminating consumption of fish. Trying to convince people they're just like cute little kittens actually diminishes the seriousness with which people take the legitimate arguments.

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when i say "blissfully ignorant" i mean those that intentionally try not to think too much about the actual source of their food - kare Jan 9, 12:59 7
- agreed that a lot of people do that. I just don't think PETA's shtick works against that. -- nm - loosilu Jan 9, 13:07 1
  - PETA articles are what first got me thinking about the whole thing at around 10-11. - kare Jan 9, 13:13
- It may make some people think. Personally, I think it's insulting. If you (impersonal, not you) have a good argument for being vegan, make it - TWuG Jan 9, 13:05 1
  - I just wish they stop there effin preaching and their holier than thou attitude. -- nm - CQ Jan 9, 13:08
- I think this is true - when you go to the supermarket, you see packages of meat that have little resemblance to the animal they came from - Roger More Jan 9, 13:04
- I hope a shark makes that connection the next time it bites a person. Hopefully it'll treat that person with respect. -- nm - CQ Jan 9, 13:04 1
  - as an aside, i heard recently that many sharks bite simply because they're curious about something. and often they let go because they're like, ew, a - kare Jan 9, 13:15

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