A Kudos for Liz

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Bravo, well-said. My oldest son is a Vegan and he, too, avoids honey, and

he and I have discussed it, and although I disagree with his conclusions,

I respect them and we get along fine.

 

I'm a lacto-ovo vegetarian but, due to health considerations, I take

fish-oil capsules and must wear leather shoes. (heart condition, diabetes)

So these compromises do bother me, but the alternative is probably not

getting to meet my grandkids, and I can't relinquish that chance so easily.

 

Again, nicely said. It's pro-cooperation and growth.

 

 

On Thursday, January 30, 2003, at 07:21 PM, (AT) (DOT)

com wrote:

 

> The thing is, as a vegan, I also don't eat

> honey. If someone else says they are a vegan, but they eat honey,

> then I'm not going to tell them that they're not a vegan, or less

> dedicated or caring than I am because they eat honey. I realize

> that they are living up to the best of their abilities and beliefs,

> that everyone's beliefs are different and just because someone

> else's diet is more restrictive than someone else's is, doesn't mean

> they're more dedicated or better, it just means their belief

> system/lifestyle is different, the same way if someone is vegetarian

> and eats milk and eggs, it doesn't mean that I care more or am more

> dedicated to animal welfare because I am a vegan. We all share a

> common goal and that is to end animal suffering. We can't very well

> do that if we are spending our time being hateful to each other,

> trying to one-up each other or find fault with each other. Thanks

> for allowing me to explain this, and I would like the same respect

> given to me.

>

> Liz

>

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me down to lie,

through pastures green he leadeth me the silent waters by. With bright

knives he releaseth my soul. He maketh me to hang on hooks in high places.

He converteth me to lamb cutlets. For lo, he hath great power and great

hunger. When cometh the day we lowly ones, through quiet reflection and

great dedication, master the art of karate, lo, we shall rise up and then

we'll make the bugger's eyes water.