I am saddened whenever I hear my good, although conservative friends describe changes to the system as socialism. I'm tempted to say "if that's socialism, then bring it on!", but I know this would only feed the fire. The employer-based system we have for healthcare was once a useful benefit. Now that health insurance is essential, it needs to be something that is not tied to your employer.
"These hens are also left to die from disease and malnutrition or dehydration."
Where on earth do you get that information? It is absolutely not true. There's nothing else for a reasonable person to say about it. It's simply not true.
How many farms have you been on? The "total devastation" of the family farm has NOT happened. I have been on a lot of farms--large and small--all family farms (like 98 percent of U.S. farms), and none of which abuse their animals. None cut corners in caring for their animals so they can make money off abuse. I know what HumaneWatch says is true because I have seen it many, many times, in many, many places. I do not work for HumaneWatch or anybody who funds HumaneWatch. I am simply an informed consumer with two degrees in agriculture. When I don't know the facts, I do my research and find the truth before I spout off about an issue. Those of you who have never experienced livestock production personally need to stop watching doctored films and quit sending confederates to encourage abuse and then film it, doing nothing to stop it. There is something seriously wrong with people who are willing to do that for money.
"These hens are also left to die from disease and malnutrition or dehydration."
Where on earth do you get that information? It is absolutely not true. There's nothing else for a reasonable person to say about it. It's simply not true.
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