Adrienne's Soap Box What moves you? What awakens your spirit? What makes your blood boil? Often these questions are very related. As emotional beings, we generally get upset when that which we consider sacred is in some way defiled or abused. Naturally, many of my "rants" revolve around environmental injustices. However, this page is not meant as an area for me to let off steam about what's bothering me in the world. It is a forum to challenge the current thinking on certain issues by providing clearly thought-out, intellectual positions complete with alternative solutions. It is never enough to criticize something without having at least an idea of how to improve it. With that in mind, let the ranting begin. May you find my views enlightening and perhaps even influential (or if not, well, then I'll settle for entertaining). Some Thoughts on Western Factory Farming Ok, I admit it, I have been extremely remiss in getting anything on this page. Perhaps I put too much pressure on myself with that introductory paragraph J (Actually, I've just been very busy with school.) Anyway, since I don't have time to put up any original arguments at the moment, I thought I'd add this link to one of the most amusing, well-thought out rants I've seen in some time. So without further ado, check out: The Meatrix Also, take a look at these two great vegan recipes for Thanksgiving turkey alternatives! Here's one for Yummy Nut Roast (cut down a bit on the leeks if you [like me] are not an onion fan) and another for Holiday Lentil Loaf. Top either off with Tofurky's Giblet Gravy! "As long as there are slaughterhouses, there will be battlefields." -­-Leo Tolstoy "People often say that humans have always eaten animals, as if this is a justification for continuing the practice. According to this logic, we should not try to prevent people from murdering other people, since this has also been done since the earliest of times." --Isaac Bashevis Singer