Are you a compassionate milk-drinking vegetarian? If so,
you will be responsible for the slaughter of at least three animals.
The average American consumes the equivalent of 29.2
ounces each day of milk and dairy products which adds up to a total
yearly consumption of 666 pounds per American.
Each year, the average cow produces 20,500 pounds of
milk. According to the U.S. Almanac, an American born today is expected
to live for 77 years. In his/her lifetime, he/she will consume 51,282
pounds of milk. Assume that half of all calves are male and half are
female. The male calf becomes veal. The female grows to become another
milk-producing cow.
Therefore, the average American, through milk
consumption, will be responsible for the life and death of two+ dairy
cows and one baby bull.
Forget for a moment that a cow's body fluids contain
virus, pus, bacteria, powerful growth hormones, allergenic proteins,
saturated fat, cholesterol, antibiotics, and dioxins. None of those
things are good for your body. Your milk consumption is also dangerous
for the mother cow and her children. The slaughterhouse stun gun is
painful. The knife cuts through the animal's throat, and the animal's
pain is horribly real. You, the cheese eater, are responsible for her
death.
Two cows, one baby. You steal her body fluids, and must
be held accountable for her death and the death of her child.
Source: Robert Cohen <notmilkman@notmilk.com>
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