Excellent article on rodeos – the horrendous cruelty and what we can do about it – like supporting the named organizations that continue to fight the good fight. Speaking out if one comes to your town. Send those e-mails when asked to protest an event.
I repeat your opening statement here: “The rodeo industry is a reprehensible blight on our society, subjecting innocent animals to unimaginable suffering and death in the name of entertainment and profit.”
As difficult as this fight is - we are the answer to animal cruelty. Don't expect someone else to do it.
I share a meme I got on Facebook:
"A short story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought that Anybody could do it - but Nobody realized that Everybody would not do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done. "
Elizabeth, once again you've nailed it! Thank you for your kind words and thoughtful response. The meme you shared perfectly encapsulates the importance of individual action in making a difference. Together, by supporting dedicated organizations, speaking out, and taking proactive steps, we can create a more compassionate world for all animals. Thank you for being a part of this crucial effort!
Seems to me that rodeo performers abuse animals seeking affirmation of toxic masculinity. The same stuff of the KKK
and the Uber wealthy manipulative billionaire class, the various parties that seek to demean women or marginalized groups. Equality is wishful thinking at present. But the animals while sentient beings are so very vulnerable to harm being defenseless. Trophy hunting might be a topic you could explore too as that one is so very close to my heart.
Thank you, Judith, for your insightful and passionate response. You raise important points about the underlying issues of power and dominance that can manifest in various harmful ways, including the treatment of animals in rodeos. The vulnerability of animals calls for our protection and advocacy. Your suggestion to explore the topic of trophy hunting is on my To Do List, and I am thankful for the suggestion to move me along... Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your commitment to these important issues.
Robert, thank you for your thoughtful note. It's true that the profit mindset often drives many industries, including those involving animals. Your reflection on our shared existence with animals raises important questions about how we view and treat other sentient beings. Recognizing our interconnectedness can inspire more humane and ethical practices. Thank you for sharing your perspective!
Thank you, Anne, for your insightful comment. It's a sad reality that profit often takes precedence over animal welfare, not just in the USA but globally. Your point about all creatures deserving respect and compassion is so important. Together, by raising awareness and advocating for change, we can work towards a more humane world. Thank you for your dedication to this cause.
Thanks for mentioning "What's on your plate." I've been a vegetarian for decades and am cutting down on dairy in the past couple years. I stopped consuming cows milk, and eggs, a few years ago. Sweet fruit popsicles are as good as ice cream. Unfortunately I still like cheese. A couple of my friends are vegans; one even goes out of his way to make sure the vaccines he receives don't have any type of animal product in them. He's a smart guy and totally believes in vaccination, he just does a little extra legwork to locate vaccines that are appropriate for vegans.
Hello, thankyou. I too was vegetarian for years (25). Ironically, the thing that made me think about going vegan was when, after a year or so of severe menopause symptoms and HRT being my last option, I discovered that the drug in question, PREMARIN, was made with PREgnant MAres' uRINe. I learned it was the biggest selling HRT drug in the world, and that to extract the hormones from horses, in the amount used, required hundreds and hundreds of horse 'factories' (mainly in the US) where they keep hundreds of horses (each) constantly Pregnant and give them very little water to increase the potency of their urine. I stumbled upon a lecture by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau called from Excuseatarian to Vegan, which promptly booted me out of the vegan closet.
Ironically and astoundingly, my menopause symptoms vanished within a couple of weeks. Also, my fluctuating iron levels completely flattened and the psoriasis, which had affected my entire body since age 8, cleared up by 90% or more. (Just FYI the only trace of menopause left was adrenaline surges at night, which I now eradicate by adding 2 Tblspn of ground flaxseed (added to cereal or make vegan choc/date/peanut butter/flax balls/slice).
Also FYI, if I had followed my doctor's advice I would have been on 3 heavy duty drugs (for depression and anxiety, psoriasis and the HRT). As a bonus I did not gain any weight, and at 56, I am on zero drugs because the daily flaxseed also keeps my blood pressure manageable. Having a fully plant based diet can be hard. But the pay off's for me ensured my dedication. Dr Gregar (nutritionfacts.org) and his daily dozen was a huge help. I agree with other vegans that Dairy is Scary. I wonder what health benefits you would notice if you tried it for 1 month? ❤️ Thanks again for your message
Gundy, thank you for your honest and heartfelt response. I completely understand how difficult it can be to read about and see images of animal cruelty. It's a tough but important issue, and your commitment to stopping all forms of animal cruelty is truly commendable. Together, by raising awareness and advocating for change, we can make a difference. Thank you for your support and dedication to this cause.
I'm glad you wrote about this; but I couldn't finish reading the article. This is beyond disgusting. What is wrong with people who enjoy this "sport"? It's medieval. On the other hand, It is extremely encouraging to learn (from your recent post) that Columbia is phasing out bull fighting. I never would have expected that! It will take a few years, but this is still big progress.
Thank you, Jan, for your message. I understand how distressing it can be to read about such cruelty. It's indeed hard to fathom why some people find enjoyment in these practices. However, the progress in places like Colombia phasing out bullfighting is a hopeful sign that change is possible. Together, we can continue to advocate for a more compassionate world. Thank you for your support and for staying informed about these important issues.
Some things are so culturally entrenched (as you point out so well with rodeos) it often feels overwhelming….so I always appreciate you listing in your articles what we CAN do.
Excellent article on rodeos – the horrendous cruelty and what we can do about it – like supporting the named organizations that continue to fight the good fight. Speaking out if one comes to your town. Send those e-mails when asked to protest an event.
I repeat your opening statement here: “The rodeo industry is a reprehensible blight on our society, subjecting innocent animals to unimaginable suffering and death in the name of entertainment and profit.”
As difficult as this fight is - we are the answer to animal cruelty. Don't expect someone else to do it.
I share a meme I got on Facebook:
"A short story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought that Anybody could do it - but Nobody realized that Everybody would not do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done. "
Elizabeth, once again you've nailed it! Thank you for your kind words and thoughtful response. The meme you shared perfectly encapsulates the importance of individual action in making a difference. Together, by supporting dedicated organizations, speaking out, and taking proactive steps, we can create a more compassionate world for all animals. Thank you for being a part of this crucial effort!
Seems to me that rodeo performers abuse animals seeking affirmation of toxic masculinity. The same stuff of the KKK
and the Uber wealthy manipulative billionaire class, the various parties that seek to demean women or marginalized groups. Equality is wishful thinking at present. But the animals while sentient beings are so very vulnerable to harm being defenseless. Trophy hunting might be a topic you could explore too as that one is so very close to my heart.
Thank you, Judith, for your insightful and passionate response. You raise important points about the underlying issues of power and dominance that can manifest in various harmful ways, including the treatment of animals in rodeos. The vulnerability of animals calls for our protection and advocacy. Your suggestion to explore the topic of trophy hunting is on my To Do List, and I am thankful for the suggestion to move me along... Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your commitment to these important issues.
A profit mindset is seen as genius or a smart accomplishment in winning against a fellow animal. Shows we are animals on earth all together.
Makes you think why animals are not considered humans.
Robert, thank you for your thoughtful note. It's true that the profit mindset often drives many industries, including those involving animals. Your reflection on our shared existence with animals raises important questions about how we view and treat other sentient beings. Recognizing our interconnectedness can inspire more humane and ethical practices. Thank you for sharing your perspective!
Hello 👋 Robert, you hit the nail on the head with your comment!
As usual in the USA profit comes before everything, particularly animal welfare.
I'm so glad that I don't live there.
The UK's record of animal abuse is not much better, unfortunately.
Why can't 'humans' see that we are all animals?
All creatures deserve respect and compassion.
Thank you
Anne
Thank you, Anne, for your insightful comment. It's a sad reality that profit often takes precedence over animal welfare, not just in the USA but globally. Your point about all creatures deserving respect and compassion is so important. Together, by raising awareness and advocating for change, we can work towards a more humane world. Thank you for your dedication to this cause.
UK 🇬🇧 mmm you ok 🌹❤️
Compassion for animals starts with what's on your plate
Thanks for mentioning "What's on your plate." I've been a vegetarian for decades and am cutting down on dairy in the past couple years. I stopped consuming cows milk, and eggs, a few years ago. Sweet fruit popsicles are as good as ice cream. Unfortunately I still like cheese. A couple of my friends are vegans; one even goes out of his way to make sure the vaccines he receives don't have any type of animal product in them. He's a smart guy and totally believes in vaccination, he just does a little extra legwork to locate vaccines that are appropriate for vegans.
Hello, thankyou. I too was vegetarian for years (25). Ironically, the thing that made me think about going vegan was when, after a year or so of severe menopause symptoms and HRT being my last option, I discovered that the drug in question, PREMARIN, was made with PREgnant MAres' uRINe. I learned it was the biggest selling HRT drug in the world, and that to extract the hormones from horses, in the amount used, required hundreds and hundreds of horse 'factories' (mainly in the US) where they keep hundreds of horses (each) constantly Pregnant and give them very little water to increase the potency of their urine. I stumbled upon a lecture by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau called from Excuseatarian to Vegan, which promptly booted me out of the vegan closet.
Ironically and astoundingly, my menopause symptoms vanished within a couple of weeks. Also, my fluctuating iron levels completely flattened and the psoriasis, which had affected my entire body since age 8, cleared up by 90% or more. (Just FYI the only trace of menopause left was adrenaline surges at night, which I now eradicate by adding 2 Tblspn of ground flaxseed (added to cereal or make vegan choc/date/peanut butter/flax balls/slice).
Also FYI, if I had followed my doctor's advice I would have been on 3 heavy duty drugs (for depression and anxiety, psoriasis and the HRT). As a bonus I did not gain any weight, and at 56, I am on zero drugs because the daily flaxseed also keeps my blood pressure manageable. Having a fully plant based diet can be hard. But the pay off's for me ensured my dedication. Dr Gregar (nutritionfacts.org) and his daily dozen was a huge help. I agree with other vegans that Dairy is Scary. I wonder what health benefits you would notice if you tried it for 1 month? ❤️ Thanks again for your message
I just can’t read stories about animal cruelty, I just can’t. And pictures make me ill.
But we HAVE to stop ALL forms of animal cruelty (dog fighting, cock fighting, etc) - that I know!
Gundy, thank you for your honest and heartfelt response. I completely understand how difficult it can be to read about and see images of animal cruelty. It's a tough but important issue, and your commitment to stopping all forms of animal cruelty is truly commendable. Together, by raising awareness and advocating for change, we can make a difference. Thank you for your support and dedication to this cause.
Thank you so much for writing this. I must admit I did an awful job of the reading due to my tears. I just can’t bear the subject of animal dominion.
I'm glad you wrote about this; but I couldn't finish reading the article. This is beyond disgusting. What is wrong with people who enjoy this "sport"? It's medieval. On the other hand, It is extremely encouraging to learn (from your recent post) that Columbia is phasing out bull fighting. I never would have expected that! It will take a few years, but this is still big progress.
Thank you, Jan, for your message. I understand how distressing it can be to read about such cruelty. It's indeed hard to fathom why some people find enjoyment in these practices. However, the progress in places like Colombia phasing out bullfighting is a hopeful sign that change is possible. Together, we can continue to advocate for a more compassionate world. Thank you for your support and for staying informed about these important issues.
Some things are so culturally entrenched (as you point out so well with rodeos) it often feels overwhelming….so I always appreciate you listing in your articles what we CAN do.
I know, I'd be lost without my "To Do" list... ;-)
I always enjoyed watching the bull tap dance on the cowboy’s head.
ouch...