September 2009 Archives
There's a blog I added to my reader recently, I think I may remove it. While I agree with the author's view of fauxminism, and have a generally similar outlook on life, it annoys me no end to read that someone who wishes to go vegetarian will continue to eat fish fingers. I realise that fish fingers are about as far removed from an actual fish as you can get, but nonetheless, at least one fish, possibly more, died to make that rectangular piece of breaded Captain Birdseye special.
And then the first commenter announces that as long as you eat a little meat often, you're ok. LDL cholesterol, anyone? Found in meat, eggs, cheese and dairy? How one can be healthy whilst building up arterial plaque, I don't know. All these studies not paid for by the meat (or dairy) producers that are saying that to eat meat (and dairy) at the average rates of the 'developed' world shortens lifespans, increases occurences of heart disease and other diseases of 'affluence'? (I've lost my links, I'll try to find them later)
And then the first commenter announces that as long as you eat a little meat often, you're ok. LDL cholesterol, anyone? Found in meat, eggs, cheese and dairy? How one can be healthy whilst building up arterial plaque, I don't know. All these studies not paid for by the meat (or dairy) producers that are saying that to eat meat (and dairy) at the average rates of the 'developed' world shortens lifespans, increases occurences of heart disease and other diseases of 'affluence'? (I've lost my links, I'll try to find them later)
Just read this, and now I think I want to be sick.
A transwoman discovered that she was sexually assaulted (possibly raped, I've no idea) while in the recovery room after having breast augmentation surgery. She was unaware until one of her daughters noticed the bruising on her legs. I feel heartsick for Elena, and also humbled by her bravery in speaking out.
Some days, I truly hate humanity.
But things can change, right? They have to.
A transwoman discovered that she was sexually assaulted (possibly raped, I've no idea) while in the recovery room after having breast augmentation surgery. She was unaware until one of her daughters noticed the bruising on her legs. I feel heartsick for Elena, and also humbled by her bravery in speaking out.
Some days, I truly hate humanity.
But things can change, right? They have to.
