are vegetarians more ethical by not eating meat?

[TaraJo]

On the other hand, as long as you get your proteins, and all other nutrients you need, I don't care where you get them from...

Your body doesn't process plant based proteins as well as animal based proteins. I'm not saying it can't be done, but you have to be a bit more careful with your diet.

As for me, I'm way too picky an eater to go vegetarian. Cut out meat and there's rare few things I can really eat. I suppose I could cut out beef and pork and get by alright since so much of the meat I eat is turkey, anyway.