More Americans are moving away from eating meat toward a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. But is continuing to eat animals a personal choice—or an ethical failure? Those favoring a plant-based lifestyle argue that eating animals is morally indefensible when plant-based alternatives can provide the same nutrition without pain. But meat lovers argue there’s more to eating meat than seems obvious and caution against vilifying meat consumption. Now, we debate this motion: Don’t Eat Anything With A Face.
Arguing Yes:
Neal Barnard, Clinical Researcher, Author of "21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart"
Gene Baur, President and Co-Founder of the Farm Sanctuary
Arguing No:
Chris Masterjohn, Nutritional Sciences Researcher; Blogger at The Daily Lipid
Joel Salatin, Farmer & Author
Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates
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