I don't know if I completely agree with your conclusion -- the real
universal reason today for "veganism" is for improving the lot of all life,
plants, animals both domestic and wild. I think there is a deeper issue
associated, which is related to self determination as well. Many vegans I
know see it as a personal choice that concerns themselves as well. Whether
compassion for animals, health issues, compassion for the earth. I think
there are many issues deeper, then just concern for the planet. Certainly,
there would still be consequences if the entire world was "vegan." Think of
land use issues alone. Would all wild animals benefit? What about over
populations of domesticated animals. What about the fact wild animals may be
pushed off lands for farming. It just doesn't seem logical that would be the
true universal reason for veganism..
Have a good one,
L. Dangutis
In a message dated 2/24/00 11:01:21 PM !!!First Boot!!!,
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<< >I know that most of us know all these points in more detail, but I think
>that the real reason for vegetarianism is ultimately based on care and
>consideration of the planet. Certainly a vegetarian may have sympathy for
>the life of the animal being killed and does not what that animal to
>experience pain, but so do most hunters and the spiritual reason for not
>eating animal life is very powerful, but the real universal reason today is
>for improving the lot of all life, plants, animals, both domestic and wild.
>
>chao, >>
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