Quote Originally Posted by Ophiuchus View Post
I view vegetarianism (and subsequently veganism) much like I view religious fanaticism.

First let me say that I am a Christian (hang with me, I do have a point...I'll take you to Mordor and bring you right back to the Shire). Many so-called "Christians" actually have a very narrow view what it means to be one, as well as interpreting the Bible, and whatnot. Thus, we have devout and passionate people with a lot of heart, but short on knowledge with what they're actually talking about. So no matter what, you have these "fanatic" fundamentalists who come across as shoving their belief system down your throat whether you want it or not. And in the end, it effectively turns more people away from their objective (which is winning souls for Christ).

Vegetarians come across much the same way. Telling me that I am unhealthy for eating meat is not only innaccurate, but also puts me on the defensive and turns me off completely. I have had too many vegans try to shove their lifestyle down my throat.

I eat meat all the time. Now, there are certain meats I won't eat, but I still think I'm pretty darn healthy for eating as much meat as I do; I'm not overweight (actually a little under, probably), I have a great immune system, I actually have low blood pressure, etc.

Meat is just like anything else; its fine in moderation and if its good quality.

I personally think anyone who keeps carnivorous or insectivorous animals and calls themselves a vegetarian is a little hypocritical. Here's why: if, by your own reckoning, you imply that animals have feelings/emotions, etc or "people are animals, too" or however you want to word it, essentially you're saying we're all on the same playing field. So how is you eating chicken or fish any different than Monty eating a rat?

Someone touched on it earlier; the human body is designed to take in a certain amount in its diet. I don't care what you say, but some of the necessary proteins, etc you get from meat cannot by substituted by anything else in the other food groups. Thats why pregnant women need meat, among other things.
Check the posts. No vegans/vegetarians told any meat eaters they were unhealthy. It was actually the meat eaters [ what a shocker ] who were pulling that junk. In my experience with non-meat eaters, they don't tell you you're unhealthy; they tell you how amazing they feel off meat, and that bothers A LOT of meat eaters. Vegans don't have to tell them they're unhealthy. They just have to look at the person arguing with them about their diet.