"Steve" > wrote in
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> wrote:
>> I'm vegetarian, but am planning to try veganism to see if it
>> helps
>> a particular health problem, which I 've heard veganism can
>> help. As for the leather thing, I buy used purses made of
>> leather at a
>> thrift shop, but as for shoes.....man, the fake leather
>> look-alike
>> shoes cost a lot more. I don't buy the shoes used. I've seen
>> the thinking that wearing it might inspire others to do the
>> same,
>> but I just think people will wear leather and etc. whether I
>> do or
>> not, so that part of it doesn't make much difference.
>
> Are you asking us for permission or to tell you that you are
> still a good person if you buy leather shoes?
>
> Some people become vegan for health reasons ( I did ).
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Veganism is not about health. I suggest you learn what you're
spewing about before showing any more ignorance...
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.
>
> 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"