The 27-year-old billionaire said his decision to kill his own meat was part of a “personal challenge” he had set himself to appreciate food more and understand where it comes from.
Earlier this month he announced on his personal Facebook account: “I just killed a pig and a goat.”
After a series of less than positive responses he explained that he wanted to live more sustainably by only eating what he had personally killed. That has included eating the heart, liver and feet of a chicken.
In an email to Fortune magazine he said: “I started thinking about this last year when I had a pig roast at my house. A bunch of people told me that even though they loved eating pork, they really didn't want to think about the fact that the pig used to be alive.
“That just seemed irresponsible to me. I don't have an issue with anything people choose to eat, but I do think they should take responsibility and be thankful for what they eat rather than trying to ignore where it came from. » | Nick Allen, Los Angeles | Friday, May 27, 2011
My comment:
Earlier this month he announced on his personal Facebook account: “I just killed a pig and a goat.” After a series of less than positive responses he explained that he wanted to live more sustainably by only eating what he had personally killed. That has included eating the heart, liver and feet of a chicken.
I hope he enjoyed the feet of the chicken! Not much flesh on those; and hellishly rough on the throat! What a load of tosh! Not much sensible coming out of America these days!
If he really wants to appreciate where the animals he eats come from, I suggest that he go into the countryside, and find a friendly farmer to show him round his farm. Then, after that, I would suggest that he visit a couple of abattoirs to see first-hand how meat is slaughtered, observe the blood flowing in the channels beneath his feet, and savour the stench. That will make him appreciate where his meat comes from.
To say that I want to eat beef, so I'm going to slaughter an ox is about as sensible as saying that I want to fly to the States, so I am going to build myself a plane! – © Mark
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