Carvalho <[email protected]> wrote: Last year, FN defended drinking of cow urine because it was a religious belief. A few days ago, FN defended the slitting of animal throats and draining of blood to create "halal" meat because it was a religious belief. As long as drinking wine (presumably with wheat in it) is part of the Catholic religious belief, FN will never write anything against it :-)
COMMENT: a: Last year was last year. b: Not being an expert on cow's urine, I have no comment on the merits or demerits of consuming it. I however support the right of those who wish to smoke and drink whatever ...as long as no one else is affected. c: The Halal process is the similar to Kosher. Many desis in London (esp) would buy their chicken and lamb from the desi stores in Southall. The meats were cleaned, trimmed of the fat and (most of all) significantly cheaper (often at 40% less) than the meats available at the English butcher-shops on the High Street or at the meat sections of Marks & Spencers, Sainsbury or Asda. And yes, the meat in these desi stores was (and I am sure, still is) halal. So I don't know what this sudden awareness of animal rights is all about. What happened ...Never patronised a curry restaurant? What do we think the meat is at these places? d: If one really wishes to discuss animal rights, please tell me you are 100% vegetarian. Hopefully, somebody will take up Plant Rights. e: I do not support FN's sudden interest in producing alcohol in Goa - unless, like with the Irish Poteen or Potcheen, he intends to use all the Goa newspapers to aid in the fermentation process. I'd specifically recommend the use of the rag also known as the Heraldo jc
