Thanksgiving is a huge holiday in America, but people should realize that thanksgiving rituals and holidays are common the world over in various religions and cultures. You don't have to believe in God to take stock of your situation and feel thankful for what you have. It never killed anyone to count his or her blessings...for things could always get worse.
I really love this holiday, and to make it better, I give the turkey a reprieve. Upon request I will supply anyone with my wife's famous Tofu Turkey recipe. The struggling Puritans in 17th century America were well within their rights and general decency to eat the animals in their midst, but one wonders why such a rich nation, at this time, persists in such a habit. Thoughtlessness, perhaps?
What is the use of all this wealth if it does not lead to compassion for all life?
Please don't embarrass yourself with the "plants have life too" argument, unless you are also prepared to face humiliation in a debate, and I warn you, I've been studying this debate since 1974.
But let's inject some warm and loving sentiments here. It's a good day for it. In one sense all you need is love...unless you have a better idea.
I love all of my carnivorous friends, and I thank them for their tolerance of my strange ideas.
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