The article discusses the economic, health, and ethical benefits of reducing meat consumption, suggesting readers avoid buying meat to be wealthier, healthier, and more environmentally conscious. It includes letters from readers expressing various views, including concerns about a tortoise's care, humorous comments about finding a lost tortoise, and questions about bizarre scenarios involving polar bears. The overarching theme emphasizes vegetarianism, animal treatment, and a humorous take on everyday situations.
"Just stop buying meat. You will be wealthier and healthier, and so will the environment. Your food will also taste better knowing that no animal has suffered."
"Tim Dowling's column was very disturbing as I was expecting the delivery of my granddaughter's tortoise for its holiday."
"A white stripe on the back of an errant tortoise will certainly make it easier to spot. Better still is to paint its home postcode and house number."
"I fought off a polar bear with a saucepan. But what was the polar bear doing with the saucepan in the first place?"
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