However, many suggestions seem almost karma-based, where Mother Nature will retaliate if we disrespect her. Also, as I said, I agree with the majority of the arguments here. It is rather disturbing to see real images of overpopulation on farms. Unfortunately, our society is very statistics or numbers driven as the author described it, and it can be difficult to impose an opposing philosophy on our justice system. America defends its freedom very strongly, even despite times when it gets out of control. So we really can't recognize some of these religious beliefs. We can, however, try to compare the negative points. Animal cruelty can get pretty extreme, so that should be the first thing to stop. But generally speaking, we cannot claim that we are disrespecting nature and