[100% veg*n ] Beyond Vegism Was:not vegan but fregan!!

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Well said .

 

Ben wrote:

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> erm... I am not convinced by that argument at all.

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> Surely the purpose of veganism is to avoid contributing to the exploitation

> of non-human animals which in practical terms means not buying animal products

> and thereby not providing a financial incentive for the continued

exploitation.

 

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> Let me just make it clear. I am not actually advocating eating road kill flesh

> or skipped meat. I am just trying to point out that there is more to living a

> cruelty free life than being a 'pure' vegan. Exploitation of animals can not

> be separated from exploitation of people and the planet. Avoiding contributing

> to the shit happening in the world is not simply a mater of reading the

> ingredients.

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