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Cake day: July 2nd, 2023

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  • I remember this from 2019. It took about a month for the pilot/flight attendant/ATC unions to put ‘urge’ and end to the shutdown for safety concerns, this is part of their statement:

    Due to the shutdown, air traffic controllers, transportation security officers, safety inspectors, air marshals, federal law enforcement officers, FBI agents, and many other critical workers have been working without pay for over a month. Staffing in our air traffic control facilities is already at a 30-year low and controllers are only able to maintain the system’s efficiency and capacity by working overtime, including 10-hour days and 6-day workweeks at many of our nation’s busiest facilities. source

    I’m afraid I’m team TSA-is-pageantry. However, TSA should not go without pay regardless and ATC being stressed about finances concerns me.










  • I agree. It doesn’t cost a lot to buy lentils and make dal, but it takes time.

    The problem is really our entire food system is geared towards profit and the excessive suffering that comes from that. If you want to eat meat a little more ethically…you have to spend more or have the time to raise animals yourself.

    Vegans vs meat-eaters is distraction from humans vs industrialized food. Vegans are correct about the suffering of animals, but those that focus on preaching to convert would find their time best spent being compassionate to those that can’t make changes.

    Some small changes include:

    • have one more vegetarian day a week
    • in a restaurant select the vegetarian entree or three vegetarian side dishes in stead of a meat main course
    • buy from local farms if available
    • make some mushy Peas for a lunch option
    • meal prep (vegan/vegetarian food does freeze easily and is easy to reheat)
    • if making a dish that contains ground meat substitute (homemade options below)

    I mean to do it all at once is not easy. Making small changes over time can improve health and save money. Thinking about the suffering of the animals can be detrimental, because you may associate making vegan choices with thoughts of animal suffering. I used to subscribe to a vegan magazine, but half of it was amazing recipes, and the other half was distressing animal stories.

    mushy peas (use margarine or olive oil instead of butter)

    mushroom “forcemeat” and other substitutes

    dal recipe

    You’re not a terrible human if you eat meat! It’s not easy to change, but doing a little bit can go a long way. See if you can cut it down ❤