Comments on: Earthlings

By: Donna Miller

Donna Miller — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:41:00 +0000

I am vegan from this day forward. No more convincing needed. I can only hope that Karma plays a huge role in the lives of those workers in the slaughter houses who treat the condemned animals so viciously.

By: Jim Vez

Jim Vez — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:21:00 +0000

the lack of education and sense of community has brought us to this point and it will take a long time to start to see a tiny change in these type of behavior… so sad i might not see cruelty ends so sad to be born out of a desirable time

By: Jim Vez

Jim Vez — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:20:00 +0000

By: g isaac

g isaac — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:44:00 +0000

When I saw this documentary four years ago, it took an entire week to watch it (I could only watch it in 15-20 minute increments). Once I finished it, I stopped eating beef and pork immediately. I lost the taste for it entirely. If I didn’t feel like I would starve trying to be a strict vegan, I would have stopped eating fish and chicken too. There were a number of health issues that also went away when I STOPPED EATING BEEF AND PORK. I am very fit and exercise daily so I didn’t think it would make that much of a difference but, when I stopped,

1. My bad cholesterol (LDL) levels dropped dramatically;
2. My good cholesterol (HDL) sky-rocketed;
3. My hemoglobin levels dropped and I’m still not sure why. I am not diabetic but the doctors said I was exhibiting symptoms of pre-diabetes. It does run in my family. Either way, blood levels stabilized;
4. I use to have this stomach/colon problem where I would cramp up really badly and then start bleeding rectally (sorry…I know it’s gross). It started when I was 24 and would happen approximately every 2 years like clockwork. I had to have a colonoscopy each time it happened. They could never find anything. Doctors couldn’t explain why it was happening. Well, it hasn’t happened in the last 4 years. Maybe it’s a coincidence? I don’t know;
5. My skin looks a lot healthier now and overall I just started feeling a lot better. This might just be all in my head. I’ll accept that.

…Or maybe it was all in the beef!

By: Zach Fraser

Zach Fraser — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:43:00 +0000

I think it is a crule reality for animals who are bread for large scale meat proccesing and such things , Saying that however I still eat meat and im not ashamed of that the key is respect for what it is you are eating, I would much rather eat an animal ive hunted and killed myself than an animal bread in a cage an killed in mass slaughter.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:33:00 +0000

That is messed up.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:29:00 +0000

If you eat beef there really isn’t anything wrong with wearing leather. What’s the alternative? Petroleum based vinyl?

By: Ali Roberts

Ali Roberts — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:37:00 +0000

Ya that about does it for animal products for me… was not a huge meat eater to begin with but even Milk, eggs, and cheese… can no longer eat those! All of these truths presented in the film are obviously not new ideas to anyone, however, I think the crude, without-restraint, and honest manner they are presented in may shock some people (like myself) into making a conscious shift.

By: Stephanie Myers

Stephanie Myers — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:10:00 +0000

Well, I’ll just say that Hitler was insane. There is aways one in the bunch.
Every race, culture and religion has exteremists. He obviously was one.

By: Sierra

Sierra — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:20:00 +0000

Almost everyone here is talking about being a vegetarian and animals slaughtered for their meat and so on…I am a vegan and have been so for almost a year now as I am only 18. I understand that for some people cutting meat and dairy out of their diets is not possible, and I don’t expect for everyone to become a vegan. Everyone has their own opinions and needs and some diets just can not be altered. What I have a real issue with is animal experimentation, puppy mills and people wearing fur, leather, wool etc…These things are not necessity for ANYONE. You do not need to wear leather, it is an ignorant choice. Humans have become so greedy they feel they can take advantage of animals to make a fashion statement, it is disgusting. No matter what anyone says, studies have shown, animal experimentation is not necessary, nothing has every come of it, it is torture, plain and simple.
I think people need to tackle these issues. These are the things that are fuelled on selfishness, ignorance and greed.
As to eating meat, I wish that everyone did not, but that is probably an unattainable goal.

By: Akilan Raman

Akilan Raman — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:10:00 +0000

hi Aaylsworth….i watched this in May2011 and have been a vegetarian since then ….. so count me in !!! Hope to see more people joining in and for those who can’t stop eating meat right away …..at least reduce your meat intake ….. gradually…… “don’t live in ignorance….get real”…. and good luck folks …..

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:25:00 +0000

I guess when people murder and rape you say “Things are as they are”…..

By: Guest

Guest — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:23:00 +0000

I watched this in August and have been a vegetarian ever since….

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:23:00 +0000

I watched this in August and have been a vegetarian ever since…. Care to join me?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:20:00 +0000

Re: Karmiccontrail

“you can be eaten by preditors and be breed for meat and go through the slaughter house and when your upside down bleeding to death you will know that they were excuses and lies you told yourself after all”

Does that sound like compassion to you?

Maybe it would be more fruitful to encourage others instead of berating them. Also, maybe leave your personal agenda out of it? Initiating an objective dialogue is difficult enough without attacking the beliefs of others.

This documentary provides an opportunity to examine the pathology of our collective existence. If you’re open to such considerations, you may find this film enlightening.