People from all around the world are
terrified about the cat and dog meat consumption. Some people are cursing an
entire nation for such an event. However, it is necessary to underline that dog
meat consumption anywhere does not cover the entire public; the number of the
individuals involved with the trade is limited and it is usually considered a “mafia”
deed. In some Asian countries, dog meat traders are punished once caught. Rumor
has it that there are regions in Switzerland that eat dogs. So it is just the
issue of ignorance.
If such a deed is not popular, there
are reasons behind it and there are reasons to show that dogs and cats are not
meant for eating.
koreandogs.org
is fighting to end dog meat trade in Korea along with many people around the
world.
The website
of the organization includes petitions, tweet sheets, news, and other highly rich
content in numerous languages. Please don’t visit it if you are not willing
to see graphic images.
Notes of the website
It is true dog meat eating has been a
part of Korean history, as with a number of Asian countries, but this is no
excuse to continue the practice. Those who continually claim it is part of
Korean tradition or culture usually do so in an attempt to stifle any Western
criticism. They also try to make dog eating an issue of nationalism. However,
eating dogs is not something to be proud of and many citizens are ashamed it
still happens.
A nation’s culture should be
enjoyed by all and enhance a sense of identity and self-image. Culture is
supposed to promote happiness and belonging. Dog eating does none of these
things.
Of course, people of all
ages, genders, religions, social classes, and levels of education eat dog meat
in Korea. This is partly because of the way they were brought up, perhaps
ignorant of the suffering they are causing. The Catholic Bishop Sung-Hyo Lee
once boasted "My favorite food is dog meat. My hobby is forcing dog meat
on foreign priests. Especially the French priests." - Kyeongin Ilbo, 5/16/11.
When social leaders say it is
all right, and governments do nothing, people are less likely to question the
evils of the dog meat trade. But this reflects cultural backwardness.
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