A debate over whether the consumption of mass-produced meat should be curtailed and eventually eliminated is planned for the next session of Cochrane Ideas on tonight at 7 p.m. at King Solomon Lodge.
Organizers are calling it the Red Meat vs. The Greens debate. Two debaters will speak against meat consumption; two in support. Then discussion will be opened to audience participation on the following motion:
WHEREAS ever-increasing, world-wide mass meat production raises environmental concerns and also involves some ethical issues;
BE IT RESOLVED that we support a substantial reduction and the eventual elimination of mass-produced meat consumption.
Supporting the motion are Robin Slater from Lac des Arcs, a committed vegetarian for 50 years and an active participant in Ideas; and Heinz Unger, a retired engineer, former official with the World Bank and a long-time conservationist.
Opposing the motion will be Erik Butters, a well-known conservation-minded rancher, operating northwest of Cochrane, and currently serving as a Municipal District of Bighorn councillor. Joining him as second speaker against the motion will be Greg Trout of Cochrane, a professional engineer working in the mining and equipment maintenance field.
This will be the final event by Cochrane Ideas before a summer break. The group’s 20th year will start up in September. The organizing committee encourages discussions on a very broad range of topics. Any interested people are welcome to attend free of charge, although donations are welcome.
For further information about this event or Cochrane Ideas, contact Andy at [email protected], or 403-932-6580. Or, visit the group’s website at www.cochraneideasgroup.ca
