[ActivistsForAnimals] My letter to the Merc on Tara Weaver abandoning vegetarianism

[Guest guest]

Thanks for submitting the great letter Mike. I was so hoping that someone in

our group would! I was busy writing another letter, but could never have put it

so well.

~Carol

 

 

 

Sage, Mike

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 4:41 PM

activistsforanimals ,

[ActivistsForAnimals] My letter to the Merc on Tara Weaver abandoning

vegetarianism

 

Here is the letter that I sent to the San Jose Mercury News. One sentence

( " What illness did Weaver have that could only be cured by meat? " ) originated

with Sharon Kilburg and I used it with her kind permission.

 

-- Mike

 

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

In response to an article in San Jose Mercury News, 2/24/10, page E1

 

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Tara Weaver abandoning vegetarianism

 

Your article about Tara Weaver abandoning vegetarianism upon advice from a

doctor would lead readers to conclude that vegetarian diets are nutritionally

inadequate. However, the American Dietetic Association states that

appropriately planned vegetarian diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate,

and provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.

What illness did Weaver have that could only be cured by meat? This is contrary

to medical science.

 

Some kinds of meat are associated with increased risk of cancer, cardiovascular

diseases, and hypertension. Most meat in America is produced in factory farms,

where cruelty to animals is endemic. Weaver's book may earn her a lot of money,

but it's the animals that will pay the highest price.

 

Mike Sage

Santa Clara

 

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REFERENCE:

http://www.adajournal.org/article/PIIS0002822303002943/fulltext