This
reading discusses different viewpoints and more specifically, ethical
viewpoints. The author discusses how he once thought of wolves having a
negative impact on deer, but came to the realization that wolves are essential
to keep the deer population down. The author talks about how we must sometimes
look at things from natures point of view (mountain point of view) rather than
a human (maximizing economic benefits) point of view. The author also discusses
how what sometimes might seem best in the moment, may have long-term negative
effects down the road.
The “land ethic” is relatable to modern day
ethics in the sense that often decisions are made without taking into account
the morals involved in a certain decision. The meat industry is a great example
of how many modern day humans do not take ethics into account when making
decisions. Many humans choose to ignore the fact that the majority of animals
produced for meat consumption are violated of all animal rights. Instead, many
humans think about what is the easiest way to consume the “required”
consumption portrayed by society. Much of what the Canadian public believes is best for our diet is dictated by the Canada Food Guide. Much of society chooses to follow this guide, ignoring the ethical violations that come along with such high meat consumption.
Canada Food Guide recommended daily servings of each food group:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/basics-base/quantit-eng.php
Modern day pork (Pig) factory:
