i agree, it is a silly argument. i probably sound like im contradicting myself, but im not, really
whether people physically handle an animal or not, they are still aware of where thier food comes from, and its a personal decision whether or not to eat it. i think that outside factors besides whether they have had contact with a cow in the past are what make the decision for most. like you said, "babe." its just a change in society and people cant sit and pinpoint one reason for the change.