My articles also got air time on the LA times blogs: Palin's book sparks attack on vegetarians and Food fight: Sarah Palin ticks off vegetarians and vegans in her new book, 'Going Rogue'
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Sarah Palin takes aim at vegetarians in Going Rogue
Nov. 15, 2009
Sarah Palin’s highly anticipated memoir, Going Rogue: An American Life, will hit the bookshelves November 17. In the book, Palin traces her experiences from small town Alaskan girl to being on the national stage as the GOP vice presidential nominee.
Besides addressing her views on the McCain campaign and the media, Palin, a passionate Alaskan hunter, takes aim at vegetarians. Palin states, “If any vegans came over for dinner, I could whip them up a salad, then explain my philosophy on being a carnivore: If God had not intended for us to eat animals, how come He made them out of meat?”
The accommodating host went on to explain, “I love meat. I eat pork chops, thick bacon burgers, and the seared fatty edges of a medium-well-done steak. But I especially love moose and caribou. I always remind people from outside our state that there's plenty of room for all Alaska's animals -- right next to the mashed potatoes.”
Unfortunately Palin’s viewpoint on vegetarianism is not only narrow minded but is also widely shared. The cliché portrait of a vegetarian meal predominately includes a huge bowl of salad flanked only by a glass of water and carrot wedges. The plethora of food options available to those who have forgone meat is endless but mostly ignored by the masses.
Palin’s belief that animals are just meat is also shared by a considerable portion of our country. Her statement will surely receive a chuckle and thumbs up from many avid hunters and steak house patrons. It is a sad statement on our society when we applaud those who refer to animals as the centerpiece of their dinner plate.
A “carnivore”, as Palin refers to herself, does not have to change their lifestyle for a vegetarian but tolerance would be greatly appreciated. Needless to say PETA will not be sending the former vice presidential candidate a Christmas card this year.
Rogue vegetarian writer causes GOP stir, Editorial
Nov. 16, 2009
Yesterday I published an article addressing statements Sarah Palin made in her new book Going Rogue: An American Life. I used Palin’s quotes to make a general statement on society from a vegetarian’s point of view. My political views were stated nowhere in the article yet it was quickly assumed that I was a member of the liberal media.
- “The liberal/socialist media elites are terrified of America's new Reagan and it's so much fun to see their PDS (Palin Derangement Syndrome) on display...including this Fortney writer.” –freeperjim
- “Politicizing Food now?...is nothing sacred? F^*k off...Alinksy Vegan Radicals.” – Tyler
- “My God you Leftists sure are humorless” – VinceP1974
- “Oh please leftists wake up.” –Rawlin
- “I really love the way she makes the left stark raving mad. LOL.” –texshep
- “You liberals and militant vegs. apparently need a humor transplant.” –Keith
Contrary to the belief of many of the commenters, my diet does not determine my political leanings. And vice versa. I have chosen to live a vegetarian lifestyle because I believe in the sanctity of life for all creatures. Assuming that one is left or right based on what they choose to eat is a dangerous road to travel. The same can be said for any beliefs that are typically shared by one side or another. Our political parties provide an outline of the views that are agreed upon by the majority of individuals within the group. Those party lines do not always define the individual.
To address some of the other comments, I do have a sense of humor, just not one that is displayed when discussing the animals of an entire state being used as a main course.
During President Ronald Reagan’s Farewell Address to the Nation he stated, “All great change in America begins at the dinner table.” Truer words have never been spoken. I choose meatless meals at my table. How we treat living things and what we choose to put on our dinner plate is a window into our inner being.
Needless to say it appears the GOP will not be sending me a Christmas card this year.
