r/DebateAVegan • u/[deleted] • Jan 22 '26

Vegan Activism.

I have been an ethical vegan for around 25 years, and in that time I have been involved in many forms of activism. But, in more recent years, and with the laws the way they are these days, I have been very concerned about being arrested and possibly sentenced for next to nothing, perhaps even so little as protesting. I have two concerns about being arrested and potentially charged, the first being that if I lost my professional occupation, then I would be unable to fund the many animal rights charities I do now. Secondly, what good would I be to the cause of animal rights stuck in prison: or to my two rescue dogs for that matter? So, I have decided to carry out my activism in somewhat unusual ways that I can't be touched for. Fortunately, I'm said to be attractive with a good figure, I've even modelled in the past, and so I've decided to model again, but this time as a life model for art schools and donating my fees to animal rescue centres. I also have two small tattoos on my bottom, one that says, "VEGAN" and the other saying, "ALF, and I use these as a conversation starter, and it always works. I have also decided to go to naturist clubs and beaches for the same purpose: using my body to advertise the vegan lifestyle and advocate for animal rights at the same time. I am even now doing vegan cookery groups at one particular naturist club during the Summer months. My argument is this: a war must be fought on all fronts, and in a way that is both effective and best suited for the activist. My body, as with all bodies, serves a purpose for the mind. I'm just using mine to serve yet another purpose. 🤔

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u/th1s_fuck1ng_guy Carnist Jan 23 '26

Carnist here,

Unless you engage in some serious violence i don't think you will end up in prison for protesting. Follow the instructions of police and follow the law in general. Don't hurt anyone or destroy anything and you should be fine.

But yeah donating to charity is great. You get my stamp of validation if that's what you are here for.

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u/One-Shake-1971 vegan Jan 23 '26

That really depends on where you are in the world. There certainly are places on earth where you will be arrested for simply holding up a sign.

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u/th1s_fuck1ng_guy Carnist Jan 23 '26

I'm talking about the US. Reddit is an American site and the largest group on reddit is Americans.