Are vegetarians more ethical for not eating meat? I hardly think so. But I'll bet they taste better than we meat-eaters do. So if you're looking for someone whose actions are more meritorious, choosing a vegetarian is almost irrelevant. However if you're looking for someone who tastes good, always choose the vegetarian.
Seriously though, the only moral ground I'll cede to the vegetarian is in regard to limiting their share of the life carrying capacity of the planet. But it isn't enough to prevent me from enjoying a good steak (or some more of that incredible chicken soup I still have in the fridge). Nonetheless, I'll give a tip of my hat to the vegetarian who opts out eating meat for that reason. If I were a better person, I'd do the same. Guess I'll settle for being a pretty good person most of the time .. when its convenient .. oh, never mind.
Seriously though, the only moral ground I'll cede to the vegetarian is in regard to limiting their share of the life carrying capacity of the planet. But it isn't enough to prevent me from enjoying a good steak (or some more of that incredible chicken soup I still have in the fridge). Nonetheless, I'll give a tip of my hat to the vegetarian who opts out eating meat for that reason. If I were a better person, I'd do the same. Guess I'll settle for being a pretty good person most of the time .. when its convenient .. oh, never mind.
