Just Different

A video made to make you think.

Heres The Script:

I had never thought about it until someone asked me. The question itself wasnt a life changing question, but it was the tip of a life changing iceberg. I never knew that such a causal remark could change me so much.

Now that I think about it, the signs were there all along. Its almost crazy, that I didnt see them sooner.

I loved him, he was my best friend. I would never think of hurting him. And yet, how did I persist so long living like that, hurting others like him?

Its not in me to be full of malice. Im a caring guy, and I know that. No, I wasnt actually part of the process. But when you pay someone to do it, its pretty much the same thing isnt it?

I would never hurt them. Never cause them harm for a reason as small as my pleasure. There is simply no need to, and I knew that. And yet, somehow I did cause them harm. For years I did, and I didnt think twice about it.

Perhaps I didnt think about it, because there was nothing to think about. No one had mentioned it to me. I probably would have never entertained the thought of discussing such a topic. The reality is so absent in our world.

But I changed and I realized that I was wrong. Wrong, without even knowing there was a question of right or wrong.

Ive realized now, its not that their better then us. And its not that were better then them. Its not a question of who is better. I dont think that even matters anymore. Were just different. We speak different languages. We live in different worlds.

Its not as if theres a conflict either. I dont know why I thought it was that way at first. knowing this strengthens my resolve.

My resolve, that its just not right to abuse someone, simply because we can. Or, simply because it makes us feel good. Or simply because we can talk and think and they cannot - Simply, because we are different.

And even though we are different, we are the same in the areas that matter. We can both cry out in pain, or laugh with joy. We both seek comfort and avoid discomfort. Just because we can talk and they can fly doesnt mean we are better. Just different.

And they are so innocent. They have done no crime. They didnt ask to be brought into this world. And yet here they are, completely innocent and yet so hated.

So helpless they are. But Im not supporting that anymore.

I realized I wouldnt do it to him, and now Im over my moral confusion. Im over pretending that because I am stronger or smarter that that gives me reason to use or abuse others.

I am not describing our relationships with other worlds, or other existences. I am talking about other inhabitants of our planet earth. Other beings who exist with us, caught together in this web of life. These animals have done nothing wrong, and yet they are so vilified.

Remember that life changing iceberg? While I uncovered the whole thing, and it turned out to be a life changing and life saving iceberg. Each day, I choose to save a life, simply through what I eat.

I would never think of eating him, so why would I eat another of his kind?

We are not better then them, that doesnt even matter anymore. Were just different.

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[ScreamingChickenP]

Thanks everyone for the support of this video! I'm surprised to see it featured on so many peoples accounts - thanks again!

Looking at the stats of the video, I'm kind of sad that it didn't pick up more. I haven't made a video like this since Highschool Com tech, so I think I might try my hand at a revamped version of this video during the Xmas break... Better script, narration, better clips and hopefully better views!

[kangarooelaine]

I re-watched this video and I love it even more the second time. Well done!

[ScreamingChickenP]

thanks!

[MerryElliott]

Thank you for educating the masses! I first viewed this video 6 weeks ago. I then made the resolve to become a Vegan! I stopped eating steak, baby back ribs, fried chicken and shrimp cocktail and it WASN'T difficult. If I can do this, SO CAN YOU!

[ScreamingChickenP]

Hey Thats great!

Hows the veganism going?

[johnyeno1]

Look i admit that i am not a vegan.... but if i understood right from what i listened to an' watched, the problem is not the people who eat meat, but the people who breed these animal under these unacceptable conditions. So if we have to do something about that, we have to sabotaz those companies an' people who do this. Human beings are not depedent on eating meet. Thats clear. But the millions of humans evolution made this habit a reality which is not easy for people to discharge from it.

[ScreamingChickenP]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and respond respectfully.

I do agree with you in one regard that animals should not be treated like this, and that that is a major part of the problem.

However, That is somewhat beside the point I tried to make with this video. I'm trying to say that there is no secure grounds to treat animals as resources at all, regardless of how well their treat them. We aren't better than animals - just different and we shoudl respect that diffence. Thanks!

[MrAbolitionistVegan]

This is such a beautiful video! with the right message of Veganism! Go Vegan!

[catnipmouse]

Painfully truthful! Brilliant! Sharing on FB

[beaelliott]

@kangarooelaine 5th time for me & I feel the same! It's destined to be an advocacy classic!

[rockettothemoon125]

@nergblarg moccasins are usually made from animal skin..

[nergblarg]

@rockettothemoon125 no I am wearin mockasins

[nergblarg]

oh my good I stuterd so much in this video! it tock so long to make this!

[rockettothemoon125]

Is it just me or is this kid wearing leather shoes?

[thestreetsempty]

What a great video! Thought-provoking. We are all different, but the same. Please visit Farm Sanctuary!

[chrixteee]

Awesome video! Thank you so much for making and posting this up! It brought both happy & sad tears to my eyes.

I hope more people can take their time off and really listen to what vegetarians, vegans, environmentalists, animal lovers etc are saying! We are ALL THE SAME- we feel joy, sadness, fear and pain.. Is that really too difficult to comprehend? Taking animals out of our diets is NOT a big deal at all & no, I don't think I'm missing out in life at all by eating a plant based diet. :) :)

[TheSheltieMom]

This was wonderful! I am Vegan but I will share this video and share the poem. It brought tears to my eyes,,,,