I also watched the show.
The problem with both main arguments durring the show was that both were quoting real and published facts and statistics - that are complete opposite.
The vegitarian was quoting a statistics that Vegitarians live an average 7 to 15 years longer (which is a published number) but it is also published (by the AMA) that vegitarians live 7 to 15 years LESS. This is due to our need for complex protiens and protien acids that are only found in meat. Protiens in suppliments (such as Soy and nuts) are of a slightly different molecular make up and, although are healthy for you, do not replace those found in meat.
It all comes down to whos statistics you want to use to support whichever side of the fence you want to sit on.
As far as the demeanor of the participants Florence Henderson came out in support of Humberto Fontova more often than not. Even so far as to criticise (Sorry don't remember his name) the vegitarian for touting "environmentalism" while wearing plastic shoes. [The production of which soils the enviroment just as much as any hunting or slaughter house farming does]
Tom Greene, although a jerk, also seemed to me to make sense. His point being that now that we have farms - both vegitable and meat "farms" - we should keep our hands off the natural environment / wild life. What he was calling his "mind your own business" paradigm.
The vegitarian was just quiet and contemptuous while Humberto Fontova reminded me of that rock star that is gun happy and has that video series on bow hunting. Sorry forgot HIS name too.
I tend to come down on Humberto Fontova view side however if anyone is interested.
SpyderTek
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