You have just dined, and however scrupulously the slaughterhouse is concealed in the graceful distance of miles, there is complicity.

Summary

This quote suggests that even though people may enjoy a meal without witnessing the process of how the animal was slaughtered, there is still a sense of complicity in being part of a system that relies on the killing of animals for food. It highlights the idea that individuals may choose to distance themselves from the harsh realities of meat production, but nevertheless, they hold some responsibility for supporting and perpetuating the slaughterhouse industry.

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