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Default Michael Jackson, vegetarian, dead at 50

John Mayson wrote:
> On Fri, 26 Jun 2009, K wrote:
>
>> Eating meat in moderate amounts won't harm your health, either. Meat
>> is an excellent source of protein, some minerals and other nutrients.

>
> Protein that you just **** down the drain.


False.


> We can get all the protein
> we need and then some from plant sources.


So? If that's your preference, then do it; just don't try to claim
you're being "more ethical" for it. You aren't.


> And what "other nutrients" do
> you suggest we get from meat?


Iron, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, B and D vitamins, selenium.