On Sun, 06 Nov 2005 20:59:28 -0500, Steve
>Are you asking us for permission or to tell you that you are still a
>good person if you buy leather shoes?

Not really, no.

>
>Some people become vegan for health reasons ( I did ). Others do it for
>ethical reasons ( I'm on board with that ), the chief reason being to
>reduce cruelty to animals.
>
>I find that using that last point as a guide keeps a lot of BS from
>building up.
>
>Animal byproducts are in EVERYTHING, even substances used to purify water.
>
>IMHO if you care only about your health, there is no debate. If you
>care about reducing cruelty to animals you should ask yourself 2 questions:
>
>1. Is it practical, for me, to avoid this product?
>2. Will avoiding this product reduce cruelty?
>
>In the end, you can always find someone who will support your choices or
>who will condemn your choices.
>
>I recommend deciding for yourself if you feel fine with a choice.

yep.


>
>Steve
>
>Be A Healthy Vegan Or Vegetarian
>http://www.geocities.com/beforewisdo...ealthyVeg.html
>
>"The great American thought trap: It is not real
>unless it can be seen on television or bought in a
>shopping mall"


wow, that is cynical.