[Petty Bourgeoisie]

I'm a member of PETA People Eating Tasty Animals

OT: I applaud your commitment to the cause, and actually your bravery in starting this thread, but to be honest I don't think ATRL is an appropriate forum for this discussion, for several reasons.

[fridayteenage]

Originally posted by Bad Kid.

uh no?

the same way animals kill other species to survive is the same as humans killing animals to survive.

'cept animals need to do it, humans don't.

[Abyssy]

Originally posted by wesleywalrus

but animals kill other animals as well? are you saying animals shouldn't kill other animals when they could be herbivores?

Humans have the capacity to survive without eating meat and we are aware of the suffering and death of animals, so why should we continue to do it?

xox

[jose168]

im a vegetarian (although my newfound lactose intolerance might make me vegan now) but i dont really think of meat eaters lol. to each their own

[Bitchcraft]

No.

xox <3

[Grumpy Gills]

It's called the food chain.

[K$Ellie]

1. We don't need meat to survive so don't compare us to other animals.
2. Plants don't feel pain so you're not killing them when you eat them.
I'll leave it at that.

[Cherish]

Originally posted by Bad Kid.

uh no?

the same way animals kill other species to survive is the same as humans killing animals to survive.

No. We humans don't need it. Animals do. We're not animals, we're human. We may have evolved from animals, but we're human.

[Abyssy]

Originally posted by Alan Palomo

What I choose to eat is my choice, and as long as is it not illegal, I will eat it. You "vegans" need to realize that eating meat is something people do, and we can do it if we want and we don't need someone to push it in our face. We know what we're doing. You don't know how hard it is for me or anyone else out there to purchase these greens (because believe it or not I like vegetables). When the US government makes vegetables more cost-effective for us, call me. Until then, stop.

P.S. I have nothing but respect for vegans/vegetarians, but not when they push this up in our face.

I stated in my OP that people can eat whatever they like, I can't force people to do - or not do - anything. All I'm saying is people should be more honest about the fact that it's a selfish action.

xox

[Tropez]

Originally posted by Grumpy Gills

It's called the food chain.

You know polar bears are above us in the food chains. But you don't see people giving polar bears humans yet.

Like they actually hunt people as food when they see a human.

[hitmebby1morex]

Yes but I think it's selfless too. People can easily be skinner and healthier without it, but they choose risking that to eat meat. so yes and no.

[Abyssy]

Originally posted by Grumpy Gills

It's called the food chain.

This isn't the stone age where we all live as hunter-gatherers and go out chucking spears at animals to then skin them and cook them over a log fire. We've moved on a bit since then.

xox

[Cherish]

Originally posted by Abyssy

I stated in my OP that people can eat whatever they like, I can't force people to do - or not do - anything. All I'm saying is people should be more honest about the fact that it's a selfish action.

xox

you know what? You ain't worth the wp sis just keep calling us selfish.

[Gomntre]

Yes, it is. And selfishness tastes good!

[KillingYourCareer]

It's natural

[Chiidish]

I agree that it's selfish, but after moving to Uni it was just becoming harder and harder for me to stay vegetarian. I feel bad but I couldn't help it and my wallet agrees. I'll go back once I'm financially stable probably.

Objectively speaking eating meat is completely selfish.

[wesleywalrus]

Originally posted by Abyssy

Humans have the capacity to survive without eating meat and we are aware of the suffering and death of animals, so why should we continue to do it?

xox

I think you're missing my point. Let's say a tiger eats a deer. Why couldn't it eat plants/nature instead? I guess your argument comes to the point where humans are actually aware of what they're doing, while these animals, with less developed brains, can't. The issue then is that when you're vegan, or vegetarian, you're losing nutrients that your body needs, that you need to make up for in pills (ex. iron pills), which is more expensive then just buying some meat from the market. Bottom line: eating meat is cheaper, easier, and somewhat healthier than not eating it.

[Nano]

Originally posted by hitmebby1morex

Yes but I think it's selfless too. People can easily be skinner and healthier without it, but they choose risking that to eat meat. so yes and no.

[Abyssy]

Originally posted by Alan Palomo

you know what? You ain't worth the wp sis just keep calling us selfish.

Because that's exactly what it is, what do you want me to say ?

xox

[Vertigo Stick]

This could be applied to just about everything