Somewhat more on topic than my friend's stroke: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/21/us/21meat.html
Here are some rather wacko comments from the article, reflecting the views of people who are apparently unaware of the biological origin of themselves:
"A founder of PETA, Ingrid Newkirk, said she had been hoping to get the organization involved in advancing in vitro meat technology for at least a decade.
But, Ms. Newkirk said, the decision to sponsor a prize caused 'a near civil war in our office,' since so many PETA members are repulsed by the thought of eating animal tissue, even if no animals are killed.
Lisa Lange, a vice president of the organization, said she was part of the heated exchange. 'My main concern is, as the largest animal rights organization in the world, it's our job to introduce the philosophy and hammer it home that animals are not ours to eat.' Ms. Lange added, 'I remember saying I would be much more comfortable promoting eating roadkill.'"
What do they think we are? Forget carnivores: we are descended from a long line of insectivores.
- Jed
