Joe, I don't see so much 'reeking' prejudice as I see people expressing distaste that people allow such things in the name of religion, and then cry 'it's my faith!' when it is pointed out that they are doing wrong to others or to some poor animal.

You are usually very fair in your assessments of things people say or do.

It should be possible to point out bad behaviour exacerbated by a religious conviction without having people cry prejudice. If these particular Hare Krishnas were ordinary farmers, they would be prosecuted for animal cruelty or at least neglect, and that would be the end of it. Instead, they use the privileged position we allow religions to try to make it appear they are victims, and not the poor cow.