Guest guest Posted April 27, 2000 Report Share Posted April 27, 2000 I've not seen this program either, but nice one, well spotted! I hardly ever watch TV, but everytime I do I notice all the cooking programs (here in the UK) cater for meat eaters, occasionally a vegetarian dish gets prepared, but never vegan meals. Don't you think it is about time we did something about this! Given the growing number of Vegans and vegetarians in this world, don't you think it is about time we put pressure on the broadcasting authorities to cater for us? Wouldn't you like to see a regular TV program giving you some ispiration on how to cook vegan. As a health practitioner, I often advise people to go vegan :-), but for most people there is no easy access to vegan info especially on the TV, which makes it difficult for them. Would any of you like to join me in writing to various broadcasters (all over the world) to try and persuade them to fill in this hole in the market place? Peace, love & unity Rakesh , Cathy Jupp <cathy@s...> wrote: > > A group of people have been " marooned " on a small Scottish island for a year > as a social experiment, to fend for themselves and develop their own social > infrastructure. I haven't been following it myself, ever since I read that > they were to be allowed to " take " (kill, obviously) a predetermined number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2000 Report Share Posted April 27, 2000 > Rakesh [sMTP:rak68] > > Given the growing number of Vegans and vegetarians in this world, don't > you > think it is about time we put pressure on the broadcasting authorities to > cater for us? YES!!!!! I was only thinking this the other day - I am sick to the back teeth of cooking programs which feature inane idiots chopping up bits of animals and being applauded for it. Personally I find it utterly offensive and switch off every time one is shown. And as for Two Fat Ladies - well, one is dead but the other one is an active supporter of hare coursing so as far as I'm concerned she should die as well. (Sorry if I've offended, but really she is well beyond the pale). > Wouldn't you like to see a regular TV program giving you some ispiration > on how to cook vegan. YES again. Speaking as the worst cook on the face of the planet, I could do with all and any help! > As a health practitioner, I often advise people to go vegan :-), Good on you! > but for most people there is no easy access to vegan info especially on > the TV, which makes it difficult > for them. I agree - but at the same time a bit of me thinks that we shouldn't rely on TV for everything. But then, most people do, so if that's the only way to reach them.... > Would any of you like to join me in writing to various broadcasters (all > over the world) to try and persuade them to fill in this hole in the > market place? Absolutely! And on from that - not just cookery but compassionate lifestyles in their fullest sense. It's probably the only way there would ever be reporting of protests etc. other than from the police's point of view! Most minorities have programmes aimed at them at various times - why not vegans/Animals Rights people! Do you have any contact addresses, ideas for what to say in letters, etc etc? Cathy P.s. On the subject of Castaways, I did watch an episode last night and I was right to boycott it. Some silly woman let her dog have puppies (like - we were starting to run out, right?) and the whole island was up in arms, though as you can imagine not from the dogs' point of view. One man said that there were now nearly as many dogs as children on the island and if he'd known that was part of the deal he'd not have joined (I must say the dogs were far more attractive than his kids!). And one particularly charming specimen of " manhood " grunted " They should've been drowned at birth " . Nation of animal lovers are we? So, don't bother with the programme unless you suffer from low blood pressure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2000 Report Share Posted April 27, 2000 Cathy Jupp cathy Thu, 27 Apr 2000 15:08:25 +0100 RE: Veganism on TV (was BBC TV - The Castaways) > but for most people there is no easy access to vegan info especially on > the TV, which makes it difficult > for them. I agree - but at the same time a bit of me thinks that we shouldn't rely on TV for everything. But then, most people do, so if that's the only way to reach them.... RAK: Lets face it, most people in the Western world veg out in-front of the TV, it is mindless, effortless entertainment for them .... personally I hate the TV and hardly ever watch it, unless I know there is something inspirational, educational or to catch up on world events ... oh yeah, and if my football team are playing! But it is a valuable medium which can be used - it can either be used positively or negatively. Take GMO, a few years ago when I mentioned GM foods to people they would label me an anarchist and tell me to shut up! I went away to India for 4 months, during which time we had a change of government and the media picked up on GM issues. When I returned every one was talking about GM (as well as banning fox hunting, animal testing for cosmetics, etc). In fact the same people who told me to belt up, knew more about GM than I did and had totally changed their tune! And that was all due TV coverage ... a very powerful media! > Would any of you like to join me in writing to various broadcasters (all > over the world) to try and persuade them to fill in this hole in the > market place? Absolutely! And on from that - not just cookery but compassionate lifestyles in their fullest sense. It's probably the only way there would ever be reporting of protests etc. other than from the police's point of view! RAK: Don't run before you can walk! Lets focus on something achievable, then bring in all these other issues. This is not an overnight revolution! Most minorities have programs aimed at them at various times - why not vegans/Animals Rights people! Do you have any contact addresses, ideas for what to say in letters, etc etc? Cathy RAK: Not yet! I'm normally too busy (I'm also a computer consultant, as well as health practitioner and I spend half the year abroad setting up and working on various charity projects). I have lots of ideas, but not enough time to carry all of them out, so I try and inspire other to help me! Anyone fancy drafting a sincere and polite request which we can all bombard the BBC and other broadcasters with? One world, one people, one destiny - peace, love & unity Rakesh ________________________ Visit http://www.visto.com/info, your free web-based communications center. Visto.com. Life on the Dot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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