Guest guest Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 Hey all - came across this paragraph in Tom Robbins' book Fierce Invalids from Hot Climates and thought some of you might find it interesting. If you're not familiar w/ TR's work, I highly suggest checking it out. He's a fascinating thinker and a brilliant writer. Oh yea, and funny too! ------ " Ever wonder, " Switters asked, " why people get so worked up over whale hunts, yet object very little to the killing of cattle? It's because whales are rare and intelligent and untamed, whereas cows are commonplace and stupid and domesticated. " Presumably he was referring to the manner in which the powers that be, with the greedy compliance of the media and the eager assistance of evangelicals, were busily bovinizing humanity, seeking to produce a vast herd of homogenized consumers, individually expendable, docile, and, beyond basic job skills, not too smart; two-legged cows that could be easily milked and, when necessary, guiltlessly slaughtered. If that was his meaning, however, he did not belabor her with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2004 Report Share Posted February 1, 2004 tom robbins is one of my favourite authors-- glad you picked up on that paragraph! melody http://www.melodysmusic.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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