Earthlings Part II

"The time has come for each of us to reconsider our eating habits,

our traditions, our lifestyles and fashions, and above all,

our way of thinking."

While watching the second portion of this film, my main concern was looking for a solution to the problem. After seeing each heart aching scene, I desperately hoped for some sort of solution or alternative to the status quo's dehumanization. Although Earthlings does not necessarily provide a step-by-step process for animal abuse, it sought a more ideological shift away from instances of Specism. The film urges that "The time has come for each of us to reconsider our eating habits, our traditions, our lifestyles and fashions, and above all, our way of thinking." Rather than taking a radical stance, I think the film proposes a gradual shift away from what our accepted norm. Because the consumption and commodification of animals has been so deeply rooted in society's culture, rethinking of our ways seems most appropriate. 

We must question our ethics when it comes to
the commodification of animals.

In addition to this rejection, another plausible solution is through questioning the state in matters of animals rights and protection. Organizations such as the Animal Liberation Movement seeks legal action towards the emancipation of fellow earthlings. The ALM seeks an end to the moral and legal distinction drawn between man and animal, an end to the exploitation, and an end to their use in the research, food, clothing, and entertainment industries. Legally speaking, Liberationists criticize The U.S Department of Agriculture for enforcing stricter laws in the status of animals as property. 

Personally, I find that taking a firm stance against animal abuse is the only way to ignite change. So in addition to instigating an ideological shift, we must challenge the authorities who allow such atrocities.