A question to vegetarians

Howard the Duck · 06-28-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chipper

does she refuse to own anything made of leather too?

interesting question

my fiancee prays to the Goddess of Mercy and the cow is some sort of sacred fairy so they aren't allowed to eat it

when i asked her about leather, all i got were non-sequiturs

djchameleon · 06-29-2011, 02:33 AM

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I never really considered that if you're a vegetarian that you should give up leather and junk... since it's not being consumed. Vegans on the other hand give up everything animal related. But each to their own, I suppose on what classifies as being a vegetarian nowadays...

exactly that was my point earlier to something I was saying but a few people weren't understanding.

frankvalchiriaonassis · 06-29-2011, 08:57 AM

im vegetarian for quite a long time now about 10 years,there is not much sense into arguing why . there are alot or reasons a person can show in both side to justify either eating or not eating animals.
its important to be informed and educated and not to speak out of simple prejudice of conviction based on beliefs.
i find personally more balance in knowing i can coexist causing the least possible suffering not only to animals but to anybody for that matter.

thanks for reading..
F.v.

richie1 · 06-29-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by frankvalchiriaonassis

im vegetarian for quite a long time now about 10 years,there is not much sense into arguing why . there are alot or reasons a person can show in both side to justify either eating or not eating animals.
its important to be informed and educated and not to speak out of simple prejudice of conviction based on beliefs.
i find personally more balance in knowing i can coexist causing the least possible suffering not only to animals but to anybody for that matter.

thanks for reading..
F.v.

Nice post, frank. Very well stated. I support my daughters choice and admire her conviction. My ex-wife, on the other hand, is continuously pointing out every negative thing imaginable about my choice of continuing to eat meat. I would love it if the meat eaters would respect the vegetarians, but I would also love if some of the vegetarians (i.e. my ex) wouldn't be so judgemental of those of us who aren't.

To quote Rodney King: "Can't we all just get along"?

chipper · 06-29-2011, 08:24 PM

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Why? Do you think I should add shoes and belts to my menu?

I would really have to ask her. She's pretty much a jeans/shorts and t-shirt kind of kid.

i would let the sarcasm pass and just state the obvious.

i asked because of the... rationale of her turning to vegetarianism. you said she felt bad about how animals are being treated... so i was just curious.

chipper · 06-29-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by loose_lips_sink_ships

Since I'm attempting to become a vegetarian, should I get rid of my leather belt and sandles?

depends on your reason i guess for turning into vegetarianism. animal rights is just a "by the way" for me so i didn't get rid of my leather belts and jackets but i don't buy new ones.

if it's just personal preference then no.

bottomline, depends on your principle.

Howard the Duck · 06-29-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by richie1

Nice post, frank. Very well stated. I support my daughters choice and admire her conviction. My ex-wife, on the other hand, is continuously pointing out every negative thing imaginable about my choice of continuing to eat meat. I would love it if the meat eaters would respect the vegetarians, but I would also love if some of the vegetarians (i.e. my ex) wouldn't be so judgemental of those of us who aren't.

To quote Rodney King: "Can't we all just get along"?

huh? we were pretty amenable to each other (veggies and carnies) before Thee Virgin showed up

richie1 · 06-29-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chipper

i would let the sarcasm pass and just state the obvious.

i asked because of the... rationale of her turning to vegetarianism. you said she felt bad about how animals are being treated... so i was just curious.

Chipper, It wasn't sarcasm. It was an attempt at humor. A failed attempt, obviously, but an attempt none the less.

chipper · 06-29-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Il Duce

interesting question

my fiancee prays to the Goddess of Mercy and the cow is some sort of sacred fairy so they aren't allowed to eat it

when i asked her about leather, all i got were non-sequiturs

just out of curiosity, does she eat other kinds of meat?

chipper · 06-29-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by richie1

Chipper, It wasn't sarcasm. It was an attempt at humor. A failed attempt, obviously, but an attempt none the less.

all cool...

06-29-2011, 08:57 AM	#583 (permalink)
frankvalchiriaonassis Groupie Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 5	im vegetarian for quite a long time now about 10 years,there is not much sense into arguing why . there are alot or reasons a person can show in both side to justify either eating or not eating animals. its important to be informed and educated and not to speak out of simple prejudice of conviction based on beliefs. i find personally more balance in knowing i can coexist causing the least possible suffering not only to animals but to anybody for that matter. thanks for reading.. F.v.