America's Farms

As farming becomes more industrialized, there becomes more controversy over how animals are treated on the farms.  Farmers are also increasing their effort to confine their work, such as not allowing photographs.  There's a reality that isn't recognized by most people, simply because farming is not as close to a majority of Americans.

“While most people are less familiar with pigs, chickens, fish and cows than they are with dogs and cats, animals used for food are every bit as intelligent and able to suffer as the animals who share our homes,” "says the group on its GoVeg.com blog."

  This blog sums up why animal cruelty should be more important to people and society.  Everyone hears of animal cruelty, but until it's directly effecting us, we won't give it our full attention.  It's important, morally, for us to stop animal abuse in our neighborhoods.  However, it's effecting our everday lives.  A lot of the food we eat is from animals who have been mistreated in a lot of cases.  These animals feel the same way as dogs or cats.  Think of thousands of dogs confined to a large room where they can't move - isn't that different than thinking of them as chickens.  There's practically no difference.  These are the animals that we eat, and we need to stay alert to the reality of our farms, no matter how distant and safe they seem.