Damn You Tyson!

If you love your meat, do not make the same mistake as I did by watching the process of producing commercial beef and poultry. Don't get me wrong, I still like a steak every now and then. However, the thought of mass produced cattle and chicken make me nauseated. I'm not going to go into details.

Support your local farmers by buying meat and poultry from them. It helps in decreasing prices on naturally raised meats and puts money back in to your local economy. You can also substitute meat by using TVP, tofu, or tempeh. Meat by itself is bland, it's the spices that make the dish. The soy products are "supposed" to simulate the texture of meat. If all goes well tonight, I will be replacing TVP for commercial ground beef.

My Suggestion on Health Insurance

We should have individual coverage which focuses on preventative care that is similar to auto insurance. If you decide to treat your body like a Hertz Rent-A-Car, you deserve the brunt of the cost. The media puts much of the blame on the government, insurance companies, and doctors, but I do not hear much about how much we contribute to driving up premiums is wasteful visits and issues that could have been prevented. In other words lay off the cheeseburgers, booze, and cigarettes, drive carefully, and maybe hit the gym up a little more.