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QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 27, 2009 -> 09:08 AM) I suggest you read The China Study. It documents the results of a study performed throughout the 70s and 80s in rural China that compared communities that had access to meat and dairy with those that did not. The diets involving animal meat and dairy had much higher incidents of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis. Contrary to most people's belief, eating meat 3 times a day is a fairly recent phenomena that started early to mid 20th century. EDITED to add link to book If we are debating the merits of a meat less diet, to one heavily laden with meat, I agree, less meat seems to be a better diet. And based on our design flaws you mentioned earlier, I'd say we were meant to eat far fewer animal products than the average North American diet. But to maximize survival chances, being able to eat a wider array of items is more efficient than fewer. Also we have selectively bred and raised animals that are higher in fat than what would naturally occur. Wild game is typically much leaner than what you would buy in the supermarket.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 27, 2009 -> 09:05 AM) Unless you're Dr Doolittle I don't see how you can ever know that answer with certainty. However, by observing animal behavior and feeding habits, we can learn if other species voluntarily become vegetarians or carnivores.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 26, 2009 -> 10:08 PM) You really think humans have sharp, pointy teeth like a wolf, lion, or other predators? Perhaps you can demonstrate for me how a human can run down a deer or other prey and sink your sharp, pointy teeth into their hide like other predators do. We use tools. Much like we have used tools to build our homes, transport ourselves, manage our waste products, etc. Which brings us full circle, Mark Buerhle likes to use tools to gather his food.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Jul 27, 2009 -> 07:52 AM) I'd say we're the only species on the planet with brains developed to the point where we can question whether we're carnivores or herbivores, no? That may be one of the best, briefest, and most profound posts I have read here. I raise a piece of bacon to you

QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jul 26, 2009 -> 10:35 AM) Uh, who cares what the Minn Star Tribune says? We care when it is complimentary

389 Posts. The voters can not get enough Sarah!

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Jul 25, 2009 -> 08:22 PM) I have often slammed you for jumping many hundreds of steps further in your arguments than called for or feasible many times, But I kinda agree here. Your reply seemed about as fair as the statement you replied to.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 26, 2009 -> 02:22 PM) Another value added Tex post.

I believe anyone who eats meat should harvest an animal and process it for consumption. The ethics should begin with a simple question, are humans naturally carnivores? I do not believe a lion, for example, is evil for eating a gazelle. Nor do I believe a domestic cat is evil for killing a mouse. Therefore, if humans are carnivores, and I believe we are, it cannot be called evil to kill a cow, pig, deer, chicken, goat, dove, etc. I certainly respect the position expressed by those on the list who are vegetarians and believe killing is wrong. However, I have a difficult time respecting those that tell me hunting is wrong while eating a bacon wrapped fillet mignon. Sadly, by the time we learn if our maker designed us to eat meat, it will be too late to tell those left behind.

I love animals They are delicious

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 23, 2009 -> 10:17 AM) You are truly the ultimate slippery slope guy. Seems like a fair response to getting rid of the state system.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 11:14 AM) I'm all about concealed carry but this is flagrantly taking a s*** on states' rights. If, for a relatively extreme example, I choose to live in a state with liberal laws that include more gun control measures, why should Texas or Arizona be able to override my state's laws? All my posts focused on this comment. Would establishing a nationwide standard be s***ting on state's rights? The example used by the sponsors of the bill was a driver's license. Therefor, does every state being forced to accept the driver's license from other states s*** on state's rights? I do not think so. Later It was posted that we should just get rid of the state system. I offered or get rid of the federal system. Both are equally silly solutions.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 23, 2009 -> 04:42 PM) First time in first place since May 1st. Also a season high 5 games over .500, while taking three of four from Tampa Bay. Unbelievable.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 23, 2009 -> 04:40 PM) I love AJ's interview and the comcast line. AJ DID NOT CATCH BUEHRLE'S PERFECT GAME "Well this worked out great for me, I got to watch!!" - AJ.

If this puts the team on a roll, what an amazing day to look back on.

QUOTE (MurcieOne @ Jul 23, 2009 -> 04:01 PM) Cooper was the home plate umpire for Buehrle's no hitter, and the home plate umpire for his perfect game. Creepy. Coop will fix 'em

QUOTE (Linnwood @ Jul 23, 2009 -> 03:52 PM) Only thing separating Buehrle from being the only pitcher in MLB history with two perfect games is a walk of Sammy Sosa. He's still pitching

No scandals, no b.s., just smiles and results

Mark just surpassed Fisk on my all-time favorite Sox player list.

QUOTE (LosMediasBlancas @ Jul 23, 2009 -> 02:24 AM) Hooters restaurants have god awful wings and most of the servers are neither attractive nor busty. Their buffalo shrimp are a far superior product.

QUOTE (G&T @ Jul 23, 2009 -> 05:32 AM) Atlanta is 5.5 games out of first. We will see what happens if they are actually in contention down the stretch. Bingo! Using the careers of two pitchers that came through the Sox as examples: Colon sleeps through the spring and summer and starts kicking ass in big games, Javy spends the spring and summer racking up stats.

-- Police search the office of Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, for evidence of manslaughter, Murray's lawyer said. From CNN

QUOTE (Kid Gleason @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 01:35 PM) I can think of another one. Oh yeah, we have a Shoeless Joe or two running around

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 01:28 PM) So maybe we should get rid of the state system altogether then. Or get rid of the federal government

I am too lazy to look it up and back up this claim, but . . . Wasn't McDowell a much better first half pitcher than a tired end of season, playoff pitcher? But, he did practice what he is preaching, IIRC he led the league two or three times in CG, one season he had like 16 or some insane number.