The Vegan Revolution (story on CNN, June 2008)

[Korn]

[Josef]

neat, but i hope it isn't reduced to some bourgeois new age fad in the minds of the viewers. it was nice that they emphasized the environmental angle, but i wish they would have placed SOME focus on the actual plight of farm animals.

[Stu]

Good stuff. So CNN is pretty mainstream, right? I wonder how many people would have seen that article.

[harpy]

One of the interviewees, Russell Simmons (?) did mention the animal cruelty angle, among others.

I thought it was quite good but I didn't like the way that chef was chopping his onion - you'd risk getting a lump of finger in your meal

[Josef]

One of the interviewees, Russell Simmons (?) did mention the animal cruelty angle, among others.

yeah, but kind of as an afterthought. the piece itself didn't give it any attention.

[tipsy]

but you have to admit, the animal suffering is generally the part which people are more reluctant to accept. these days its so trendy to be "eco-conscious " & healthy.

having empathy for animals? bah! why the heck!?! theyre just animals!


plus, they would probably get sued by meat people were they to make a big deal of slaughterhouse conditions, animal suffering ect...

[BJJNick]

It's so strange to me that Russell Simmons is still so highly regarded in his business (rap) which is male dominated.

He's the man though.

And yes, CNN is mainstream.

[Sarabi]

The title of the episode is: "Going Vegan: The Impact to your Health & the Environment." In other words, it's not really about veganism at all. While health and environment are intersecting causes with veganism, they do not define veganism. I like the coverage, but I am going to contact CNN and let them know I am disappointed that they give false coverage of veganism.

Note: Veganism is not merely about "animal-free diet." It's a liberation movement.