"Reality: If you came across a jumper -- an animal that beat the odds and escaped slaughter -- your first inclination would probably be to rescue, care for, and nurture that animal. You would likely care deeply. And you know that. And the fact that your choices don't align with that makes you uncomfy. That's called cognitive dissonance. Really being introspective and changing takes courage. But we see people do it every day." --The Hopeful Herbivore

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i have a different perspective. I say judge, and prepare to be judged. But judge the behavior, not the person. No one is better. Some behave better.

you are not shy about judging, scolding, or shaming the Prez and his supporters like Little Red Riding Hood. I understand. Silence in the presence of injustice is complicit.

slavery was ended precisely because people told slavers "what to think and feel." And when they didn't listen, the North pushed their point at the end of bayonets.

like you, i assume, i criticize people who discriminate against other races, nationality, or sexuality. In regards to animal abuse, i opt to speak out at opportune moments. If someone wants an award for speaking up against injustice, i'd give it to them. Though i know you're not looking for a medal for your dietary sacrifice, you earned one 🏆.

i like the thread of independence that runs through your posts. You don't like being told what to think, even when you agree. It's as if there's one emotion that doesn't play well with your other emotions and advanced intellect. I may be wrong, and judgemental, but could it be a cognitive disconnect? We all do it.

If you literally "won't eat with carnivores," you speak louder and more forcefully than i ever have. And because you blew your own horn, here, I will consider adjusting my own behavior (that's what speaking out publicly can do). Or, I might safely, cognitively disconnect, and just continue to eat my salad at the same table with the bloody bastards 😉

6 hours ago, macphysto said:

My philosophy is, everyone becomes "enlightened" at his/her own pace and in his/her own way.

and, normally, that has to suffice. but in cases of gross injustice, the victims don't have the luxury of time.

Tossing slavery into the discussion is not a persuasive argument for me.

the analogy is easily translated. If some Haitian was trying to "eat the cats. eat the dogs" on our street, we might first raise our voice, then make our point at the end of a garden shovel.

but i'm not trying to change your mind. we essentially agree but have different protest techniques. I'm pitching to any internet surfer with an open mind. I just saw this article. Billie is not trying to change Musk's mind. She's raising awareness.

simple

to accept that, is cognitive dissonance