So, once again, the `meat industry`sticks its head in the sand.

More and more people are cutting down on the meat, of any kind, that they consume. More and more people are going vegetarian. More and more people are going vegan.

Some of this is for personal health reasons.

Much of it is because of our expanding awareness of and intolerance for the cruelty associated with the `meat industry`s practices.

We eat less and less meat in our house. I can`t remember the last time we had beef. Very little pork. Even less chicken. No turkey at all since the video of their abuse and torture in a packing plant was released.

If and when we buy any kind of meat, it`s certified organic--that means a lot in terms of quality of the animal`s life, and the slaughtering practices.

How many other industries have we seen fall or fail because they don`t keep up with changing consumer preferences, and mores?

And WHY is our federal government letting this ``influence`` (a.k.a. bribery)  continue?