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I very strongly recommend the book "Eating Animals" by Jonathan Safran Foer in relation to this topic.

He covers the desensitization of abattoir workers, as well as documenting some of the cruelties (and just day-to-day work) that is involved throughout the life of the animals we eat (with a particular emphasis on factory farming).

From the article: > "The videos may seem troubling to someone unfamiliar with farming, said Kelli Ludlum, the group’s director of Congressional relations, but they can be like seeing open-heart surgery for the first time."

I completely disagree with using this as a reason not to show what is really going on. Personally, I think people should know exactly what goes on to produce the food they eat - and at that point decide whether you think it's ok or not.