Consumers can help stop abuse of animals

It seems like every month now there is a new undercover investigation highlighting the cruel treatment of animals raised for food.

After watching the latest investigation video of the treatment of turkeys at Butterball, I decided to write this letter. I think it is time that we as consumers and citizens take action.

The treatment of these animals is unacceptable, and giving these companies our business is equally unacceptable.

I urge citizens to become informed about where their meat is coming from and how it is raised. Reducing the amount of meat we consume is the easiest way to help a lot of animals.

Try out meatless Monday and reduce the consumption of farm animals.

Also, please do some research and purchase meat raised humanely.