The document argues that it is unethical to eat meat produced in factory farms for three main reasons: 1) Factory farms treat animals cruelly by packing them into small spaces and cutting off tails and beaks; 2) Factory farms overuse antibiotics which contributes to antibiotic resistance; 3) Factory farming causes massive pollution and destroys communities. Since most meat is produced in inhumane factory farming conditions, the document concludes that consuming meat supports this cruel and environmentally destructive system, and is therefore unethical.
4. Outline
Thesis: It is unethical to eat meat produced in
factory farms:
1. animal cruelty
2. antibiotic use
3. massive pollution and destroys community
5. Animal Cruelty
Factory farms want to maximize profits
So, Pack animals together in small cages
7. Animal Cruelty
a. Lots of meat is produced in factory farms;
b. Factory farms treat animals cruelly;
c. Consumers are indirectly supporting these
farms.
d. We should not support animal cruelty.
Therefore, it is unethical to eat meat in our
time.
8. Conclusion
It is wrong to eat inorganic meat in our time.
animal cruelty
antibiotic use
massive pollution
destroys community
9. Reference
The Meatrix I (2003) (Video file). Retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=u4_pzPrMTrs&feature=player_embedded