tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622328509015728913.post1938882715711820797..comments2023-10-23T03:57:23.009+13:00Comments on NZ Vegan Podcast: NZ Vegan Podcast Episode 17 - Talking about my thoughts on some dreams of the future that I have, but also how important it is to live in reality.Elizabeth Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364910521855672878noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622328509015728913.post-90969884892867939502009-04-26T09:33:00.000+12:002009-04-26T09:33:00.000+12:00Hi Knuckles
Good on you for starting this podcast...Hi Knuckles<br /><br />Good on you for starting this podcast. It is quite a thing to put yourself out there, and takes some courage. I have listened to a few of your podcasts now and for most part sympathize with what you say, especially around staying positive etc which can be hard to do when you see indifference and suffering all around you. I have to disagree with something in this one though. I agree that animals are sensitive, and can be vulnerable, and that we are often uncaring about the effects our activity has on them. However, I don't think it is correct to position them as this all the time. In fact it is disempowering (to us and them) to only position animals as vunerable and in need of our protection. Animals are capable of acting in their own interests, can often protect themselves, and are enduring. It helps to remember this - otherwise I think you can become hyper sensitive to suffering at the cost of your own mental health. This doesn't mean we shouldn't take action - of course we should - but we can choose our battles. (And I agree that fireworks suck!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622328509015728913.post-79950114806628965782009-04-21T17:49:00.000+12:002009-04-21T17:49:00.000+12:00Hi Knuckles! I just read a piece about "bull ...Hi Knuckles! I just read a piece about "bull fighting" - so this reality check concerning frivolous entertainment, couldn't have come at a better time for me. I do know too, here in the U.S. the busiest days for veterinarians is Jan 1 & July 5... Fireworks are certainly harmful to wild and domestic animals... and all needlessly so.<br />Thanks for another enjoyable listen :)Bea Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981537551810309024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622328509015728913.post-18250177639312757822009-04-20T19:55:00.000+12:002009-04-20T19:55:00.000+12:00Hey Knuckles, thanks for the shout out! Site addre...Hey Knuckles, thanks for the shout out! Site address is www.theveganmentor.com if anyone is interested. And thanks for another great podcast - you brought up a lot of things I hadn't thought of before (the film industry & destruction of habitats for example).Sarahhttp://www.theveganmentor.comnoreply@blogger.com