Re: Aren't you glad you are Vegetarian

Cletus,

Eating Organic fruit and vegetables that I wash and prepare cannot be compared to eating meat where most ecoli is originated.

"Where does E. coli O157: H7 come from?

The E. coli O157: H7 bacterium is believed to mostly live in the intestines of cattle,1 but has also been found in the intestines of chickens, deer, sheep, and pigs. E. coli O157: H7 does not make the animals that carry it ill; the animals are merely the reservoir for the bacteria."

This fact coupled with the fact that many other things such as growth hormones, Antibiotics etc. are injected in to animals makes being a vegetarian even more appealing to me.

As I recall, in one instance, the problem with the apples was brought about by an apple grower that sold apples to a juice maker. These apples had been laying on the ground that was also used by farm animals. I am sure there must be other instances of ecoli from fruit and vegetables, but the odds are with me.

The object of my post was to show that the so called protections for meat eaters are being undermined by the courts and other government agencies.

But hey, everybody gets to pick their own poisons. If you want to eat meat, go for it. I could care less.