Our local "Whole Foods" market is refusing to carry live lobsters, as they claim it is inhumane. However, they are a huge contributor to Planned Parenthood. So, does this mean they value the life of a lobster over an unborn child? (just so you know, I am a pro-choice republican...just thought this was a good question, because I like lobster)
2006-08-01 03:23:09 · 3 answers · asked by BL1957 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
They don't value the life of either. Every business has one sole purpose - to generate wealth for its shareholders.
The taking of any animal life is a shame. Especailly if it is not neccessary. Whole Foods is corporation with shareholders and must maximize it's profits where it can. With their customer base they probably don't sell enough lobster for it to be profitable so they cancel the product line and announce it under an "ethical to animals" banner. Very smart PR.
If they contribute to Planned Parenthood then they must be pandering to social or political groups so they won't get boycotted. Everything any business does is motivated by profit.
It is a smart question you ask though...shows how people and corporations can easily be hypocritical.
Take me for example - I hold life memberships with both PETA and the NRA. Hahahaha! Go figure!
2006-08-01 03:33:04 · answer #1 · answered by Billy! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a pro-choice liberal and I don't think that there is necessarily a connection between the support of Planned Parenthood and the decision not to sell live lobsters. That said, I am having a little trouble coming up with an argument for their declaration that selling live lobsters is somehow inhumane. I also shop at a Whole Foods store occasionally, but I have to say that I never noticed whether they sell live lobsters or not at my store, so I don't know if it is a company or local managers policy in your case.
2006-08-01 10:35:28 · answer #2 · answered by marlio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dang, you're good! You nailed it! I like lobster too... gosh! They're a contradiction with a firm! Just curious... did you ask them this question?? I think you should write them.
2006-08-01 10:30:24 · answer #3 · answered by Pivoine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋