Yes, his works are not a five minute read. I have read them several times and take away something new each time. I should have forwarned everyone.
I believe he would say it is acurate if it correspondes with that cultures beliefs, economy and sustainabilty. He is a vegatarian. There is no reason beyond personal choice that Americans are continuing to eat meat. We are the wealthiest nation in the world. Given what Susan said about land and it's use to raise crops for human consumption as opposed to animal (livestock) feed, we could eliminate starvation in this country. Then again he also lectures that we should forgive and not judge others for still eating meat. Just because a person eats meat does not make them evil. Selfish in a country like ours? Maybe but everyone has to choose their level of advocacy.