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The Norm
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The Norm
Have you ever wondered why food that is organic, cage free, sustainably raised, treated humanely, etc is seen as special and an upgrade? Or, put differently, why is it that in our society vegetables that are grown in chemicals and doused in pesticides and animals that are injected with hormones and antibiotics and that live in horrific conditions are seen as the norm? Why is it that the better option, the chemical-free option, the well-treated option is not the standard? Why do we not see meat from animals who are abused and stuck with needles as a degradation of our food? As I think through it, it seems odd to me that eating a chicken which has not been treated with all manner of hormones and antibiotics which is allowed to walk, roam, and live the life of a chicken should not be the norm.
But today I would like to hear what you all think. Should chemical-ridden, cage-grown, poorly treated be our standard? Or should it be seen as sub-standard, lower quality food? What is your opinion and what do you feed your family?
Please share your thoughts with us and the community; just remember to be respectful as always.
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nice post. thanks.