I doubt
there is much natural environment for them now in this country, and the wild ones would soon be killed illegally. Like the wild boar.
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Mon 18 Apr 2011, 14:12,
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no, absolutely, same with cows
but there's nothing stopping people continuing to keep them as pets!
We created the problem, it's now clearly a major cause of damage to both our environment and health, so it kind of makes sense that we should find a solution
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Mon 18 Apr 2011, 14:17,
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We created the problem, it's now clearly a major cause of damage to both our environment and health, so it kind of makes sense that we should find a solution
I have this odd feeling you don't live in a flat.
Edit: because, obviously keeping them as pets in an urban environment is so clearly not practical.
I'd like to point out that I'm going on a pig-rearing course for a few days next month, in order to get a proper handle on when I have some outside space and decide to start keeping my own pigs.
I'm not being flip with you at all, I'm just intrigued by your somewhat didactic approach.
Edit Edit: Realises, all too late that he's got me on ignore anyway. Hey ho.
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Mon 18 Apr 2011, 14:20,
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I'd like to point out that I'm going on a pig-rearing course for a few days next month, in order to get a proper handle on when I have some outside space and decide to start keeping my own pigs.
I'm not being flip with you at all, I'm just intrigued by your somewhat didactic approach.
Edit Edit: Realises, all too late that he's got me on ignore anyway. Hey ho.
if it's any consollation I enjoyed this comments reasonableness
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Mon 18 Apr 2011, 14:33,
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I've never
used the ignore button, even on that bloke who really hated me on here.
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Mon 18 Apr 2011, 14:36,
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Well, once again, Ms Lunch
You show us all a better way.
*hugs*
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Mon 18 Apr 2011, 14:41,
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*hugs*
snap :D
I like being easy going.
EDIT: actually that's a lie... I ignored myself once to see what would happen.
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Mon 18 Apr 2011, 14:44,
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EDIT: actually that's a lie... I ignored myself once to see what would happen.
all my posts vanished from the board
and then I had a mild flap about how to undo it. :D
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Mon 18 Apr 2011, 14:52,
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me? I haven't got anyone on ignore, I was just outside trying to fix a bit of fence
Sorry, I didn't mean to come across as didactic, this seems to happen a lot which is odd as all I think I'm doing is having a pleasant conversation.
Sorry again
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Mon 18 Apr 2011, 15:52,
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Sorry again
Hey Toasty,
No bother whatsoever, I was only wondering as you seemed very clear on your point. ....and then it all went quiet.
*firm handshakes*
Contrary to my normal 'let's all eat revolting foods' cant that I put on the board; Animal welfare is something I truly believe in and actively campaign for, but I guess I couch it more in terms of also providing as humane a means of food supply as possible to those who choose to eat meat.
I'm completely with where you're coming from from, though. My only caveat, I guess, would be that link to the South African academic's piece, which I'm finding a little too 'right on' to be practicable.
All in all, not an easily solved problem.
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Mon 18 Apr 2011, 15:55,
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*firm handshakes*
Contrary to my normal 'let's all eat revolting foods' cant that I put on the board; Animal welfare is something I truly believe in and actively campaign for, but I guess I couch it more in terms of also providing as humane a means of food supply as possible to those who choose to eat meat.
I'm completely with where you're coming from from, though. My only caveat, I guess, would be that link to the South African academic's piece, which I'm finding a little too 'right on' to be practicable.
All in all, not an easily solved problem.
yep, I only said that it was a good read
I'm fascinated about how the brain works. Especially how posting a document that I thought was a good read makes people think I'm making a political or ethical statement :D
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Mon 18 Apr 2011, 16:14,
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I suspect the solution will probably end up being
some new hyper level of intensive farming.
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Mon 18 Apr 2011, 14:21,
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if there's more money to be made then yes, I'm sure it will be
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Mon 18 Apr 2011, 14:22,
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You are being cynical today Toasty.
I think demand is the main driver for bacon production, not profit, although naturally that plays a huge part.
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Mon 18 Apr 2011, 14:27,
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Bacon is good for my health!
Just the smell of it makes me happy.
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Mon 18 Apr 2011, 14:21,
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