Meatrix

After watching the videos on Meatrix, one will undoubtedly have a huge wake up call. The Meatrix is described as “the story we tell ourselves about where meat and animal products come from.” The main purpose of factory farming is to grow a mass production of a meat or dairy product in a short amount of time. The catchy videos put the techniques of farming today in an elementary viewpoint, which is easy to understand for all ages. The way that the environmental problems are put into fun videos is much more effective than an article in a magazine or newspaper article. The videos take the role from the animals perspective and how they are put together in tight areas, where it is difficult to even turn around. Not only are these animals being treated in such a cruel manner, the amount of excrete in a small area builds up and pollutes the air and water, which effects humans through simply breathing or drinking water.  This act causes humans whose homes are around factory farms to stay sick. By supporting these industries we are allowing our health to be put at risk.  

This is happening everywhere, and effects everyone associated in factory farming, including the workers and the consumers. Most people have always heard that fast food is unhealthy, but now it is just as unhealthy is eat the meat or dairy products purchased from the grocery store. Now that I’ve seen these videos, I have a completely different outlook on factory farming. Meatrix is by far a great way to start and become aware of these harmful factors. We, as a community, need to come together and get involved! Americans should not have to settle for unhealthy food!