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Okay. Let me spell this one out for you. Americans will eat meat, and lots of it. Let's say you outlaw CAFO proteins as you put it. As a result we need a LOT more land for the same amount of production. This effects the economics of land use both domestic and abroad. This displaces other agricultural crops, including staples such as grains, this causing a rise in prices. Ergo, mass third world starvation. You have to look at the big picture when you consider general rules like that....

Just wrong. You know all that land that's currently producing the inferior feed that goes into CAFO's - we could just let cows graze on that land and return it to pasture. Imagine let, letting ruminants eat grass.

Also, if we were to stop producing meat that is fed with govt subsidized feed (grass instead for ruminants), costs would go up, and consumption would decrease accordingly (along with production needs).

It's not that it's impossible, it's that we won't do it. Too much money tied up in the system.

Of course, you can always opt out and buy from local farmers and actually lay eyes on the meat you choose to eat. It's sure worked well for me.

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Posted by TigerRob20

Baton Rouge

Member since Nov 2008

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Posted on 4/21/14 at 11:54 am to LSUfan20005

THIS x1,000,000

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The problem when this topic comes up are the people that take the extreme view one way or the other.

All food is created equal, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with eating highly processed food. There isn't any evidence that clearly indicates organic food is any better for you in any way. Eating mass produced and mass processed beef is no different than eating grass fed, farm raised beef. Etc, etc.

Or

Organic food is the only way to live, if it isn't certified organic you're eating poison. Monsanto is the devil, and you're going to turn into the Toxic Avenger if you shop at Walmart. Etc, etc.

The truth always lies somewhere in the middle. You can't convince me that all food is the same. There is definitely better quality food out there, and some companies have a higher standard of quality than others. If you are more comfortable eating food labeled as organic, and willing to pay a little extra, then who am I to make fun of you for being conscious about what you put in your body?

Has the whole "organic" label turned into a big marketing scheme? Most likely, but I do buy organic eggs and milk because they seem to last longer. I also try to search out better quality meat. There is no way on gods green earth that you can convince me that all meat is created equal.

Also, I try to support local companies, not only because they are local, but common sense tells you that they tend to be fresher and don't need as many preservatives to ship.

Also, if WM wants to sell organics, so be it. I still would rather shop at a smaller store like WF, Calandros, etc. The main reason for this is because of who shops at walmart, and the experience that is provided to me. I hate WM not because of the products they sell, but who buys their products, who is around to help me find things, who checks me out, who returns stuff, etc.

However, when I visited Denver, and went to WM in one of the suburbs, I can tell you, that was a VERY different WM experience. I can see why people from other parts of the country wonder why other people hate WM so much.