Taking to social media, FKNK president Lucas Micallef called for a more tolerant and respectful approach towards meat lovers by the local vegan community.
This follows a post on social media by Animal Liberation Malta and other activists which highlighted the use of 12 de-skinned lifeless rabbits as part of a cooking challenge.
‘Some of the contestants were shocked by looking at the de-skinned rabbits, especially at their heads, and straight into their eyes. Why were they shocked so much’, Animal Liberation had asked.
‘It is absurd to take the life away from an animal just to ‘do a challenge’. And also absurd to care for and love one (domestic animals), but not others which to many are considered ‘food’.’
However, the FKNK president addressed the issue, saying that it is unacceptable that certain activists try to ‘impose their extremist beliefs on others, particularly when it comes to diet.’
‘Whilst I respect one’s decision to follow a vegan lifestyle, I believe entirely in the liberty of choice when it comes to food consumption.’
He expressed admiration for a chef’s ability to work with any form of food stuff and the professionalism in the kitchen, irrespective of what ingredients are used.
‘Let’s promote understanding, tolerance and respect for all individual choices.’
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