In a review of Jeffrey Masson’s latest book, Sang to the Moon: The Emotional World of Farm Animals, reviewer Elizabeth Abbott notes a bit of a contradiction in Masson’s lament for farm animals: although Masson advocates for veganism but is unable to give up eggs. Abbott writes,
But Masson does not stop at describing farm animals. He offers solutions to halt or at least reduce the extent of what he sees as their victimization. Heading the list is veganism. We should not eat the flesh of any animal, Masson believes, or eat eggs or consume cows’ milk. We should acquire knowledge about and develop a political stance toward farmed animals. . . .
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At the same time, Masson recognizes that even well-intentioned people can find it difficult to become vegan. Indeed, to the disappointment of animal-rights supporters, he admits that he himself has not reached his goal of pure veganism: “Eggs have been very hard for me to give up.”
Imagine — putting one’s own petty appetites above the pain and suffering of the animals. Masson might want to think about adopting a more rational approach to animals.
Source:
Meet your meat. Elizabeth Abbott, The Globe and Mail, January 10, 2004.