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Originally Posted by cheesevixen
Just because you don't eat meat does not mean to do not help to the destrustion of animals. You live on their land, you smoke up their air. We all do it, so I am not pin pointing you exactly. I bet those people did not even once stop to look at themselves. They are taking just as much away. They are only pointing finger at people that are doing "worse" then they are. like choosing apples over oranges.
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You make an exceptional point. In this day and age, it's close to impossible to totally not have any negative effect on the environment. In fact, being that I am a vegetarian and not a vegan, I still consume dairy and egg products. These are both terrible industries that greatly mistreat the animals.
However, I do try my best to minimize the damage I cause to the environment, and the harm I cause to animals. I do my best to recycle, I eat organic whenever available, and I walk/bike instead of drive whenever possible. These things may not be entirely without destructive practices behind them, but I do feel that I am still helping, even if it's in a very small way. I also feel that I am, in essence, taking less of a toll on the environment than some. The little things do add up =)
One thing I don't do is accuse people, and point fingers. It really doesn't get anything done, it just serves to make people resentful towards you and your cause. I would hope that we all strive to be greener in our consumptions, and do the best we can in dealing with the destructive parts of our lives. However, I have NEVER condemned someone for eating meat, or not recycling, or driving an SUV. My life choices are going to be different than yours, and I totally respect that.
Basically, unless you live in the wilderness alone, hunt no game, and just survive off of the fruit and plants that you are able to find, you're still in some way harming the environment.
Anyway.. sorry to get a bit off topic.. ^^;