A call for compassion in action from Cologne, Germany. -12 Jun 2008 | |
A call for compassion in action from Cologne, Germany.
As one of Germany’s oldest and heritage-rich cities, Cologne is also a leading center for media and culture. Last weekend, the city became a venue for the public to understand more about the benefits of meat-free living, through a rally organized by diverse groups for animal protection, the environment and social justice. Their shared goal was to raise awareness about world hunger. Juergen Foss, Die Tierfreunde (Friends of the Animals): Because of meat consumption here, people in other places of the world suffer, are starving and dying because of hunger. That cannot be. Regina Kowalzick, Gymnasium Rodenkirchen teacher: If one considers that so many people are starving to death across the world, only because they have insufficient food to eat, because they have insufficient crops…
VOICE: Currently, crops that are raised in many countries are exported as animal fodder rather than going directly to feed people. High demand for imported grain has also caused staple food prices to rise. VOICE: Any conversation about meat production eventually returns to a mention of its toll on climate change. VOICE: Passersby were encouraged to become vegetarian, meaning an animal-free diet, to contribute their share to ending world hunger. People seemed open and were listening.
VOICE: A big thank you, all participating organizers and visitors of this meaningful event. Especially in this day and age, it’s more crucial than ever to practice the animal-free lifestyle. May more and more people everywhere adopt vegetarianism for the sake of compassion and preservation of our planet. |
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