Essay. Should we go vegetarian? TOEFL

 

There are diverse problems that we are facing currently. One of the most important is global warming. People have created different strategies to help to solve this problem. They have even changed their life style to contribute to the reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases. This is why some individuals have decided to become vegetarian. This is a polemic topic and I would like to give my humbled opinion about it.

Both life styles are valid. I admire those who decide to stop eating animal products since I love many animal products such as eggs, cheese, chicken, etc. This is a setfless decision because they care about animals and the planet. It also brings other advantages since eating meat promotes some diseases, therefore, individuals who are vegetarians tend to be healthier. Hence, vegetarianism allows individuals feel that they are making a positive contribution to the world.

On the other hand, this is what the system wants to do. They want us to feel as though we are destroying the planet. We are barely eating animals products compared to people in the USA. They are able to eat thrice more meat than the average person. There are also big companies in the industrialized countries that are emitting a lot of greenhouse gases. But they would want us to believe that global warming is as a result of the actions of developing countries.

It is great to be vegetarian but this is not something that should make us feel better than other people. I remember someone telling me that when we feel better than other people, we can justify bad actions toward them. Hitler used to think that German people were the best in the world and he killed those who did not meet his criteria.

In conclusion, vegetarianism is a beautiful option for those who worry about the environment and the animals. We have to think pretty well before making this great decision and find out a lot of information about it. We also have to be responsible and not make others feel bad because they are not open to changing their life style.