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are vegetarians more ethical by not eating meat?

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are vegetarians more ethical by not eating meat?
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are vegetarians more ethical by not eating meat?
March 4, 2013 at 11:27 pm (This post was last modified: March 4, 2013 at 11:30 pm by justin.)
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RE: are vegetarians more ethical by not eating meat?
March 4, 2013 at 11:30 pm
I had a steak tonight.

It was delicious.
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RE: are vegetarians more ethical by not eating meat?
March 4, 2013 at 11:31 pm
(March 4, 2013 at 11:30 pm)Minimalist Wrote: I had a steak tonight.

It was delicious.

My favorite! Love red meats.
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RE: are vegetarians more ethical by not eating meat?
March 5, 2013 at 12:30 am
I used to be a vegan. I think it is more ethical, better for the environment, causes less suffering. I don't think it is required though
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RE: are vegetarians more ethical by not eating meat?
March 5, 2013 at 12:34 am
(March 5, 2013 at 12:30 am)jstrodel Wrote: I used to be a vegan. I think it is more ethical, better for the environment, causes less suffering. I don't think it is required though

What do you think of my view? Just curious. Also why would you say it is ethical? And better for the environment?
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RE: are vegetarians more ethical by not eating meat?
March 5, 2013 at 12:51 am
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RE: are vegetarians more ethical by not eating meat?
March 5, 2013 at 12:17 pm
To answer your question as to "holiness" = No vegans and vegetarians are incapable of commanding the moral "high ground"..not when you consider that meat eating got them to where they are today irrespective of their current preferences.
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RE: are vegetarians more ethical by not eating meat?
March 5, 2013 at 12:24 pm
We've evolved as omnivores.
It is our genetic pre-disposition to eat anything... and our parents or caretakers should teach us what not to eat. That's why kids just thrust everything in their mouths.
It would be disrespectful to our ancestors to abstain from eating something that allowed them to live. Tongue

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... and your ancestors probably don't care either....as long as you don't get them from me or my family.
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RE: are vegetarians more ethical by not eating meat?
March 5, 2013 at 12:28 pm
I'd be miserable without meat... There isn't any substitute. Sure, you can get your nutrients elsewhere, but in terms of taste, meat trumps all.

Meat is readily available and cheaper than lots of other things. To me, it is simply a matter of survival. Morality doesn't come into it.
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March 5, 2013 at 12:33 pm
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