C. James Strutz wrote:

>> > You're right that overpopulation is a problem. However, I contend that
> not
>> > eating meat and dairy raises the quality of life rather than lowering
>> > it....
>>
>> How?
>
> Because it's more healthful in the long term.

Healthier *how*?

> There are many studies
> showing that people live longer healthier lives on vegetarian diets.

What studies? Can you provide specific references? BTB, southern India has
a primarily vegetarian diet. Southern Indians also have a higher rate of
heart related diseases and don't live particularly longer than Americans.
Additionally, the longest lived population (Asian) have a diet rich in
meat. But, I await your study references.

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