food injustice.

During Food Inc. I found the images, of animal cruelty the most compelling. I don’t eat meat, so seeing the suffering and torture that the animals endured was very persuasive. I have no issues with other people eating meat, or even selling meat for profits; I have actually sold animals (lambs, pigs & cows!) at my local county fair so I know that there are methods, that warrant quality meet products and ensure  that the animals are treated amicably, and are well-taken care of.  Vegetarians & meat- eaters a- like should have been able to look at the images and see the corruption that runs rampant in these companies. Not only did these images show the immorality of these enterprises, but who really wants to  an animal that has been standing in  its own feces for its whole life?

I also thought that Barbara Kowalcyk’s story was also very compelling. Mrs. Kowalcyk participated in an activity (eating fast food) that millions of other Americans do on a daily basis, yet it caused the death of her child. Not only did she lose her child to the carelessness of these food manufacturing  monopolies, but little change has been made since that day, so her work, while importantt, has yielded little change forcing her to watch while others endure similar experiences, all of which could be avoided.  Her story I think is enough to make any audience member think twice before eating something, and not really knowing where it comes from, or what’s in it. Her story should also prompt change in the way the government oversees food production companies.

Joel Salatin's perspective was also compelling, because he seemed knowledgeable about his topic, and his production techniques, while basic were the safest, cleanliest, and  most humane. He also seemed like a nice guy so it was easy to listen to him talk, and see where he was coming from. 

Overall I think Food Inc. contained a lot of compelling elements that could persuade any open-minded audience member, or at least get them to think about where their food comes from, and if they were okay with knowing the facts of their food's origins.