Why would any intelligent person choose to be a meateater?

Answer 1

You must have known this would get you some flack.
I agree with you. Eating meat is very unhealthy and raising animals for meat is a big burden on the environment. Domestic meat animals are full of hormones and antibiotics. Meat is one of the major sources of cholesterol.
Meat is not the only source of protein, nor is it the most efficient. A peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat is just as good, better than a hamburger

People who don't eat meat have less heart disease and are on average much healthier than carnivores.

Answer 2

I appreciate the question, and certainly recognize that there are compelling reasons for vegetarianism far beyond the simple moral issues (health & environment, for instance).

And in terms of using factory-farmed meat, I'd agree that there's no intellectual justification. However, I suggest a truly excellent and very readable book called The Omnivore's Dilemma, by Michael Pollan. In it, he presents a very compelling argument for eating naturally raised animals. This argument addresses all three major points (moral, health, environmental).

Basically, he points out that naturally rasied animals...
1. Live longer, less stressful lives, than their wild counterparts.
2. Are actually rather healthy when eaten in moderation.
3. Help the environment, and don't hurt it.

This isn't the whole point of his book (actually, it's a rather small part). Anyway, it's a great read and well worth the time.

Answer 3

1. Meat is an excellent source of protein and various important minerals and amino acids.

2. Mankind has survived, thrived, increased his life span, and is at the edge of exploring the universe...and has eaten meat since he first stood up on two legs.

3. Because there is no particularly 'intelligent' reason not to eat meat. There MAY be moral reasons, but morality is a value judgement and not absolute. There MAY be health reasons, but eating ANYTHING in excess has health issues.

Answer 4

Some of us are Carnivores and some are Herbivores. Also, it depends on your culture, heritage, and what part of the world you live in. Personally, I am a Carnivore. I love a good Steak and Seafood dinner with a fresh salad, a glass of red wine and a little Cheese Cake for dessert.

Answer 5

For the same reason that you dont eat meat and ask this question that is truly irrelevant.

Answer 6

erm. what the crap
meat is good
your body needs the protein
people werent created with sharp teeth for nothin
We were meant to eat meat and veggies

Answer 7

Because meat has protein and you need protein for brain functions (i.e. building new synapses, sustaining existing ones, repairing damaged ones), whereby you get smarter and more intelligent.

Answer 8

Our eyes face forward, both of them. We are predators, not herbivores.
Have you studied your biology lately?

Answer 9

How do you think we became intelligent?

Answer 10

meat is good. it tastes good and it fills you with the nutrients that you need