Thank you for visiting Suffering for Us, a new and - hopefully - weekly blog dedicated to the exploration of our use and exploitation of animals in a variety of industries including, but not limited to circuses, zoos, fashion, cosmetics, medicine, entertainment, and agriculture.
This blog will probably be different from many sites that you've seen that have dealt with this issue. While I lean very strongly (to the point of tipping over) on the side of animals in all cases when pitted against humans, I also believe that there is value in listening and hearing all sides of an argument. My purpose here will be to research and present those sides and, in some cases, to work through my own biases and ambivalence, but always to find the resolution that results in the least amount of suffering.
My own ethics are centered in basic Buddhist philosophy, but I also have a strong connection to earth-based spirituality. Although this is a personal blog and much of what I write here will likely emanate from my own beliefs and experiences, I am interested in exploring other perceptions as well. We cannot come to a consensus of how we can help make this a better world if we don't understand each other's ideas and views.
If you have topics you'd like to see discussed or suggestions for issues you think would benefit from more research, drop me an email or a comment and I will see what I can do. I am especially interested in working to decrease the number of wild animals in captivity and stories that will support that mission would also be greatly appreciated.
I will be making a liberal use of photos, videos, and links throughout the blog. Photos and videos are all my own and under copyright unless otherwise stated, and may not be copied or printed and used for anything other than personal enrichment unless prior written permission is obtained from me.
I welcome - and encourage - comments, positive and critical, and discussion, whether or not you agree with what I'm saying, but I will not tolerate abusive language or attacks, toward me or anyone else who comments here. Those types of comments will be deleted. I'm interested in facilitating greater understanding about these issues and dialogue that will stimulate critical thinking around the issue of suffering and, in turn, a deeper compassion for animals and for the humans who so egregiously harm them.
Once again, thank you for visiting, and I hope you will continue on this journey with me.
With metta (loving-kindness),
Diane
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