Monday, February 7, 2011
Food Inc.
Watching the movie “Food Inc” really made me think about where our food comes from. This was the second time I have watched this movie. I am amazed at how we have let these big companies control how our food is produced. The way the cattle stand in their manure and then the butchering process, which lets the manure get into the meat, was enough to make me not want to eat meat again. The movie tends to put the blame on these big money hungry corporations. They are mostly the blame because they keep their practices hidden from the public view. The other part of the blame needs to be placed on the consumer. If we did not demand these products then these companies would not supply these products. Think about it, if Kroger only sold the more expensive and quality food the all their customers would probably start shopping at Walmart. On the other hand, if everybody demanded these products then Kroger would supply the need. We should not always purchase the cheapest food because in the long run, the associated health costs end up being way more expensive. The number of people who will have diabetes in the near future is outstanding and this can be changed by changing our diet.
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It's terrible, but the consumer will always demand the most for their money. I feel like it's impossible to undo what's already been done to our meat industry.
ReplyDelete"The way the cattle stand in their manure and then the butchering process, which lets the manure get into the meat, was enough to make me not want to eat meat again." I felt the same way, but then I ate meat for dinner. But I think the movie isn't so much a commentary on how we shouldn't eat meat, but more a concentrated effort to educate the public on where the food we eat comes from and how we can make wiser choices.
ReplyDeleteJust out of curiosity, how long did it take you to eat meat after the movie?
I agree that there should be more transparency from the big meat processing corporations about exactly what they're doing. The fact that the filmmakers had to use so many hidden cameras to get footage of the industry's side says a lot. As the movie points out, it's pretty clear that the larger meat processing corporations don't want people to know what they're doing. I also like that you point out that it's not solely on those corporations, but that it's also up to consumers to demand better to get things to change at all.
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