Comments - Bill and Lou: Two Oxen at a College - Animal Rights Zone2024-03-29T06:13:57Zhttp://arzone.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=4715978%3ABlogPost%3A118018&xn_auth=noWell, they can be thought of…tag:arzone.ning.com,2012-11-11:4715978:Comment:1181352012-11-11T10:39:06.808ZKath Worsfoldhttp://arzone.ning.com/profile/KathWorsfold
<p>Well, they can be thought of this way, Carolyn. They are a symbol, representing the 99%. It's sort of like a microcosm, that if the general public can show them compassion and mercy - can CARE enough to bring enough pressure to save them - then maybe there's hope that their eyes could be opened to the plight of the 99%, and they could be led to a more compassionate life. It's one theory, anyway. </p>
<p>Well, they can be thought of this way, Carolyn. They are a symbol, representing the 99%. It's sort of like a microcosm, that if the general public can show them compassion and mercy - can CARE enough to bring enough pressure to save them - then maybe there's hope that their eyes could be opened to the plight of the 99%, and they could be led to a more compassionate life. It's one theory, anyway. </p> I've not followed this story…tag:arzone.ning.com,2012-11-11:4715978:Comment:1180702012-11-11T06:15:01.279ZCarolyn Baileyhttp://arzone.ning.com/profile/CarolynBailey
<p>I've not followed this story much at all, but it's interesting to hear you refer to Bill and Lou as a symbol, Kath. <br></br><br></br>I've been confused with what I've heard of this story. I haven't been able to understand why so many vegans have seemed so outraged with the plight of these oxen. One of the statements I read early on in this story from a representative of the college was that either Bill and Lou would be slaughtered and eaten by the college, or two faceless and nameless cows would be…</p>
<p>I've not followed this story much at all, but it's interesting to hear you refer to Bill and Lou as a symbol, Kath. <br/><br/>I've been confused with what I've heard of this story. I haven't been able to understand why so many vegans have seemed so outraged with the plight of these oxen. One of the statements I read early on in this story from a representative of the college was that either Bill and Lou would be slaughtered and eaten by the college, or two faceless and nameless cows would be slaughtered and eaten by the college in their place. What confuses me, from a vegan perspective, is why it's so important to save Bill and Lou at the expense of two cows who will take their place. Why are the lives of the faceless and nameless cows not equally important and valuable to other vegans? <br/><br/>I suspect that if Bill and Lou were to be spared and sent to sanctuary this would be regarded as a monumental "victory" by so many people - including many vegans. I don't see it that way. <br/><br/>As I said though, I've really not kept up to date with this story, simply because I haven't had the time to catch up on it yet, but I'm very interested to hear the opinions of others on this, perhaps I'm missing some important points. <br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></p> I'm following the story close…tag:arzone.ning.com,2012-11-11:4715978:Comment:1181322012-11-11T03:05:53.904ZKath Worsfoldhttp://arzone.ning.com/profile/KathWorsfold
<p>I'm following the story closely, and am rooting for the boys. Realistically, unless someone takes things into their own hands, the outlook doesn't look good.</p>
<p>They are a symbol, standing for all the millions of their kind who are killed every day. Because of this, lots of vegans have joined the fight to save them. But, the "powers that be" at Green Mountain College are very aware of this, and won't back down. They've been offered many thousands of dollars for the pair - much more than…</p>
<p>I'm following the story closely, and am rooting for the boys. Realistically, unless someone takes things into their own hands, the outlook doesn't look good.</p>
<p>They are a symbol, standing for all the millions of their kind who are killed every day. Because of this, lots of vegans have joined the fight to save them. But, the "powers that be" at Green Mountain College are very aware of this, and won't back down. They've been offered many thousands of dollars for the pair - much more than their monetary value to the College. The money could be put to very good use by the College, but that matters not to them. They also see Bill and Lou as a symbol. A symbol that they will not EVER back down from a stance, once taken.<br/><br/>I think they have underestimated public opinion, and I think they will regret their decision very much in the future, if they show no mercy to Bill and Lou.</p>