RE: [100% veg*n ] Environmental concern/veganism

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I was just having this conversation with myself -- not really, a friend --

today. I have thought about the ramifications of leather v. man-made and

I've always decided that a leather-free existence makes much more sense to

me. My brain hurts...long day...so, I won't expound. Just lending my

support.

 

xxk@xx

 

 

ashley.hooper [ashley.hooper]On Behalf

Of Ashley Hooper

11 October 2001 14:25

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[100% veg*n ] Environmental concern/veganism

 

 

Which is worse - use of a byproduct of the meat industry, i.e. leather -

direct consequences to an already-dead animal: negligible

 

OR

 

pollution and destruction of the environments and habitats of animals -

indirect consequences to wild, living animals: often death, possibly

extinction?

 

but

 

....having said that leather as a byproduct subsidises the price of meat and

killing animals. Our wearing of leather may legitimise use of animals as a

resource to non-vegans. This is one of those 'grey areas' and each vegan's

decision to be made for themselves.

 

For me the strongest argument is I like to think we can show others that

it's entirely possible to lead a normal life without the use of animal

products, to be prototypes, perhaps, for the 'next generation' of humanity

.

 

Ash

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