I applaud anyone willing to look at what is on their plate: meat, fish, veggies, grains or fast food, and question just what they are eating - and how it came to be their food in the first place. I hope as consumers we are evolving to reconsider everything we shop for, eat, use or consume in today's complex and not always forthcoming world we live in.
And I hope more farmer's will consider turning their animal product farms into animal rescue sanctuaries and plant-based farms, because that bring love and light and compassion into this world.
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Kathy says
Rose,
I'm so glad you appreciated it. I get a lot of emails from readers who don't want me posting anything about meat, but I'm realistic. After-all, I'd guess that 90% (maybe more!) of vegan used to eat meat at some point in their lives. And to shun all meat eaters as 'not caring is ridiculous. Like I always say, education is the best form of communication and I respect everyones diet, just as I hope they will respect mine.
Kathy
rose says
Can I just say... thank you for this post. I'm an omnivore considering vegetarianism but find the small number of "militant vegans" a huge turn off. I get that sometimes you do need the hard facts to shock you into doing the right thing, but I have to say I prefer your approach. I think that what you put on your plate is a personal thing having to feel defensive about it is a huge turn off. As it is, I'm already phasing out meat and am mainly eating just vegetarian meals and some fish. I'll keep reading and hopefully I'll be able to transition fully in the future 🙂
Kathy says
Anonymous,
As a passionate, animal loving vegan I have to admit that I think the world would be a much better place if we all chose a vegan lifestyle.
However, I am reminded everyday that society is a long long way from choosing veganism as its majority diet.
So for now, while I agree that meat eaters are not the poster children for humane living, I think it is important to applaud those meat eaters who take a deeper look at the food on their plates. Who knows, maybe somewhere down that road of conscious living those meat eaters will turn into vegans.
Our society is complex. Some of my best friends and family members, who are incredibly environmentally and socially progressive still eat fish and dabble in meat. Choosing your diet is one of the universal freedoms we each humans. We are each free to choose what goes into our bodies, and in turn must live with our choices.
I am very proud to be able to say I am vegan, and I appreciate those who respect my choice. And in turn I must respect the choices of others to eat meat. Even if I don't agree with them for my life.
Kathy
Anonymous says
You wrote:
"I do not think a vegetarian lifestyle is for everyone. And thus, I greatly respect a meat-eater with a conscience. "
A meat-eater with a conscience seems to be an oxymoron...and I think that the vegetarian lifestyle is for everyone. It is never acceptable to kill and eat animals. Period....and yes, I am a 20 year vegan and a 25 year vegetarian.
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