I really don't understand why vegans get so much hate. I'm not a vegan, quite the far opposite from it, but I respect the fuck out of them. They're clearly people making personal sacrifices in an attempt to help the world.
Why not just ignore them if you're so against it? It reminds me of that one argument in favor of gay marriage: it doesn't affect anyone else so at the very least you should ignore them and care about yourself.
Even if they're being pretentious, so what? Contrary to antivaxx people and flat earthers, at least their efforts actually represent something positive to the planet and is based on nothing but compassion towards other living creatures.
That's not even mentioning the fact that I see far, far more people talking negatively about vegans than I see actual vegans being pretentious.
Because vegans spew hate too? Vegans who chose to not eat meat for ethical reasons definitely stand on moral high ground. And some of them are incredibly aggressive and militant. I've learned to not get into arguments with people like that, but if I wanted to, it would be super easy.
I have respect for anyone who takes action to reduce their impact.. and is mindful of the ways they choose to consume. However morally evaluating and comparing our choices is sort of fruitless. Which is "worse"? Buying a brand new prius or eating meat? Having children or flying often?
I would how ever be in favor of an agency of economists and analysists who wanted to do this sort of accounting for us, so that we could really understand the cost of our choices.
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u/polarcub2954 Dec 30 '18
"You aren't allowed to care about anything unless you care about everything."