Excellent article by Jay Rayner on his following a cow from farm to slaughterhouse to butcher shop to table. Will probably not convert any vegetarians. Nor was it intended to. Nor should it. But I found it thoughtful and well written. I also agree with his point that people shouldn't be forced to directly confront the "realities of meat eating." For one, I don't think people should be forced to do things, in general. Also, I think it's completely possible to understand that implications of one's carnivorous choices without having to see it in person. Animals are killed so we can eat meat. Meat does not come from plastic packages or vats or wherever. I do think it's valid to take someone's opinions about meat consumpltion less seriously if they shy away from acknowledging the basic realities. I'm not sure if that's a reasonable position but I'm still sifting through what I think.