A group of Kent schoolchildren make a controversial decision..

[jynxxxedangel]

Kids send Marcus the lamb to slaughter

The amount of controversiality over this incident is just RIDICULOUS, in my opinion. I think these children have a more realistic concept of what livestock animals are actually for, than the militant animal rights kooks do. They wanted the money from the lamb's sale, so they could buy some pigs to raise for their next project.

Whether or not one chooses to eat meat, for whatever reason, is a personal issue-- don't condemn these children for upholding aeons of agricultural tradition. If it weren't for millions of generations of our ancestors raising and surviving upon the flesh of animals, none of us would be here. I'd like to see what would happen to any of these activist goofballs, if they were magically transported back in time. They would be labeled as lunatics, and promptly exiled from the village.

[candyman]

Kids send Marcus the lamb to slaughter

The amount of controversiality over this incident is just RIDICULOUS, in my opinion. I think these children have a more realistic concept of what livestock animals are actually for, than the militant animal rights kooks do. They wanted the money from the lamb's sale, so they could buy some pigs to raise for their next project.

Whether or not one chooses to eat meat, for whatever reason, is a personal issue-- don't condemn these children for upholding aeons of agricultural tradition. If it weren't for millions of generations of our ancestors raising and surviving upon the flesh of animals, none of us would be here. I'd like to see what would happen to any of these activist goofballs, if they were magically transported back in time. They would be labeled as lunatics, and promptly exiled from the village.

Wow sometimes people are so stupid...

And now I must find the Greek restaurant that this animal has been sent to...

[jynxxxedangel]

Wow sometimes people are so stupid...

And now I must find the Greek restaurant that this animal has been sent to...

..and I'll be joining you for supper.

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....

[pomba gira]

Gawd how stupid. I believe that knowing where meat actually comes from enables children to have more appreciation and respect for the animals we consume. I make damn sure my students are aware that every hamburger or chicken leg they eat was once walking around enjoying its own life.

[Rev.Reverence]

I don't see the controversy...

..but, then...I have been known to live in the REAL WORLD 97.83% of the time

[LadyKay]

I think the problem is that today in our modern world a lot of people have forgotten where food comes from. The school was established to teach all aspects of farming life. slaughtering animals for food production is an one of the aspects of farming life. These kids seem to have learn that. Which shows that the school has done it's job.

[Rev.Reverence]

I think the problem is that today in our modern world a lot of people have forgotten where food comes from. The school was established to teach all aspects of farming life. slaughtering animals for food production is an one of the aspects of farming life. These kids seem to have learn that. Which shows that the school has done it's job.

Oh...hi there neighbor from the 'REAL WORLD'...

...I feel guilty, I did not read the whole story is that bad?

[jynxxxedangel]

Many folks seem to think that food is spontaneously generated, in the form of shiny cellophane-wrapped packages, on the grocery shelves. They have no concept or appreciation of the hard work that goes into farming or hunting/gathering.

Kudos to the children and instructors of Lydd primary school, for their educational and physical effort.

P.S. Support your local 4-H Club.

Edited September 16, 2009 by jynxxxedangel

[pomba gira]

I think the problem is that today in our modern world a lot of people have forgotten where food comes from. The school was established to teach all aspects of farming life. slaughtering animals for food production is an one of the aspects of farming life. These kids seem to have learn that. Which shows that the school has done it's job.

Many folks seem to think that food is spontaneously generated, in the form of shiny cellophane-wrapped packages, on the grocery shelves. They have no concept or appreciation of the hard work that goes into farming or hunting/gathering.

Kudos to the children and instructors of Lydd primary school, for their educational and physical effort.

P.S. Support your local 4-H Club.

Both well said.

It angers me when people are squeamish about animals being slaughtered/butchered. It shows unwillingness to acknowledge that this was a living creature. Which in turn shows disrespect for the life that was taken to sustain yours.

[Homicidalheathen]

the title is hillarious...wouldn't want to be Marcus lol

4H is good for kids....shows them how to make a farmin' dollar.

then they know where their food comes from.

smart kids

[candyman]

I could see people reacting this way if the kids had watched or taken part in the slaughtering on the animal...that would teach them which cuts are best...

I learned how to field dress a deer and take the best cuts when I was 10...no big deal besides the fact that I cut a little too deep the first time and learned the hard way that everyones shit really does stink...

[jynxxxedangel]

I could see people reacting this way if the kids had watched or taken part in the slaughtering on the animal...that would teach them which cuts are best...

I learned how to field dress a deer and take the best cuts when I was 10...no big deal besides the fact that I cut a little too deep the first time and learned the hard way that everyones shit really does stink...

In my family, if you made a bad shot at an animal (and made my grandfather have to walk with you for miles to track it), you got your ass beat. Even if it was your first kill, you were expected to be both merciful and skillful; especially because my folks worked with us youngins for months and years on our shooting skills, beforehand. We were taught that if you pulled back that bowstring, or pulled that trigger, it had better be a quick, clean shot..with the purpose of dispatching the animal quietly and respectfully. We were also taught to summon the animal's spirit before a hunt, and ask its forgiveness. The same went for ANY animal or plant, wild or farm-grown, that we harvested.

Any well-raised farmer/hunter/gatherer respects and gives thanks for the food they are about to receive.

P.S. I remember my first hunt. That was when I learned how good fresh backstraps are, right out of the deer and still warm.

Edited September 17, 2009 by jynxxxedangel

[prick]

I recently had a conversation with someone who is a meat eater and they didnt see why I hunt. They think its wrong and doesnt need to exist in modern times when all you have to do is go to the grocery store or resturant. That is exactly why i do it. It has become so easy to buy meat without seeing the face. I am not blood thirsty and killing is not easy on me but thats why I feel I should do this. A good deer used to feed me and the family for months and I had to look in those beautiful eyes before I made the kill. I always pray to the spirit of the animal afterwards to and thanking it for giving itself to me and honering its strength, speed and courage.

[Simon Bar Sinister]

hope the kids didn't get ripped off pricewise.