Comments on: Morganna: The Adventures of an Ethical Omnivore in Training

By: Winter

Winter — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:27:40 +0000

Thank you for this post. I’ve been struggling with the ethics of my food choices for several years (including a stint with veganism that landed me in the hospital), and have walked a delicate balance as an omnivore for quite some time… I’ve always felt an incredible amount of guilt at the thought that an animal would feel terror or pain when they’re killed for food, but after reading your post (and having discussions with local farmers), I’m feeling a lot more comfortable with these ethical butchering practices.

While I don’t have the courage to ever kill an animal myself, I have an incredible amount of respect for your daughter for having done so.

By: Chris Kerston

Chris Kerston — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:07:59 +0000

What a cool blog post! You all can come help on our farm anytime!!!

By: Barbara

Barbara — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:13:11 +0000

Thank you, Rob.

I am much better at keeping my head in written conversation; if I had been debating ftf with Alex, I think that i might not have been quite so polite.

And here’s to teaching our kids the values of ethical eating!

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:14:25 +0000

BRAVO Barbara…I wholeheartedly believe in reasoned debate and find that having conversations with those whom I disagree is a wonderful way to learn and grow. I may not end up agreeing with them, but at least I’ve tried to appreciate their perspective. Your posts to Alex were fantastic, you maintained your composure and allowed his own narrow opinions illustrate your point. Good for you to hold the high ground and walk away with dignity.

As one who was raised around farms and hunts I appreciate the lessons your teaching your daughter. The same one’s I’ve tried to instill in my 17 y/o daughter.

By: Adele

Adele — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 02:52:49 +0000

I was directed here by a friend (not sure how he found your blog) after he read a post I’d written about killing live lobsters. He guessed that I’d enjoy this story, and he was right.

Kudos to Morganna. I’d like to participate in a butchering someday. I hope that if I couldn’t deal with it, I’d be honest enough to turn fully vegetarian. (Minus the attitude problem, that is.)