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Pork Purveyors, Lamb Lobbyists, and Poultry Pushers Are Destroying America's Health—and Wealth
For Immediate Release:August 24, 2012
Contact:Sophia Charchuk 202-483-7382
Tampa, Flo. -- Decked out in pig costumes and riding in a convertible, PETA members will appear at the Republican National Convention to educate all comers about the need for a federal excise tax on meat. The PETA porkers' point? That eating meat can increase the risk of developing cancer and heart disease—thereby driving health-care costs through the roof. PETA says that meat should be taxed at 10 cents per pound to offset its staggering costs, just as alcohol, tobacco, gasoline, and other items are subject to a "sin" tax.
When: August 27-30, 201
Where: Republican National Convention, Tampa, Florida
In addition to killing animals and people with its unhealthy and cruel products, the meat industry is killing American pocketbooks. The federal government has a long history of giving away massive subsidies for livestock feed. Also, recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture bought $40 million of chicken products to try to reduce a surplus. Surely, Republicans will agree—it's time to "cut the pork!" In addition, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics determined that vegetarians have lower rates of heart disease, certain types of cancer, diabetes, and obesity than meat-eaters.
"The health problems caused by eating meat—not to mention the subsidies that the meat industry receives—take a huge bite out of the U.S. budget," says PETA Vice President Dan Mathews. "Slapping a long-overdue tax on meat would save countless lives—including those of animals."
PETA's pigs will appear at events during the Republican National Convention.
Please note that PETA is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to stopping animal abuse and promoting a healthy vegetarian diet. We take no position in support of or opposition to any political party or candidate for public office.
For more information, please visit TaxMeat.com.