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"...Similarly, authoritarianism normalizes state violence against marginalized groups or political dissenters. In authoritarian regimes, actions such as repression, imprisonment, or even outright violence against citizens are framed as necessary measures for maintaining order and stability..."

I have been making the point for many years that slavery should be viewed in the same way as your point about carnism. Regarding a fellow human as a slave denies that person their right to be treated as a fully autonomous, self-governing creature.

To expand further, the "Rights of Nature" movement is becoming more well-known. The "Gaia Hypothesis" posits the entire Earth as a single living organism. John Muir offered the idea -- paraphrasing -- that everything is connected to everything else. We should accord the utmost respect to all denizens of this planet. Except mosquitoes.

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Just read this quote by Marta Zaraska, author of Meathooked: “Recent scientific studies confirm that those of us who hold authoritarian beliefs, who think social hierarchy is important, who seek wealth and power and support human dominance over nature, eat more meat than those who stand against inequality.”

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Good to know especially since it is good to know your enemy.

The quote reflects how deeply our dietary choices are linked to values and power dynamics. Carnism, the belief system justifying meat consumption, often mirrors hierarchies where humans assert dominance over animals, reinforcing exploitation for personal gain. This connection suggests that authoritarian mindsets align with carnist values, as both prioritize control and hierarchy. In contrast, veganism challenges these structures, advocating equality across species. By choosing plant-based lifestyles, we question and reject systems rooted in domination and exploitation, reflecting a commitment to compassion, justice, and dismantling oppressive hierarchies.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-emotions/201603/hooked-meat-evolution-psychology-and-dissonance

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The Ted Talk by Dr. Melanie Joy is a must see!

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Checked out your amazon shop. Seems shipping is restricted to US

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I will take care of it. Thank you for letting me know.

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