A choice cannot be personal when there is a victim involved. In this case, it is the animal who pays for that choice with their own life.Industrial animal farming has global consequences. These include climate change, environmental pollution, and antibiotic‑resistant bacteria (70–80% of all antibiotics are used in animal agriculture), along with many other impacts that affect everyone. The evidence of the harmful effects of meat and other animal‑based products on the planet is undeniable. By making your choice, you directly influence the well‑being of those around you — not to mention the animals, who are the direct victims of that choice.