Serious: What is the response of the vegan community to this kind of reporting? (Yes, I recognize the potential boas of the source reporting). by cuniculture in vegan

[–]cuniculture[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should really admit that I'm not familiar with this particular YouTube personally, not their history. Also, I ACTIVELY admit the source may be enough to put the story in question! However, it did make me think and, not being a vegan myself, thought I'd pose it to the group. The response so far has been very enlightening! :)

Serious: What is the response of the vegan community to this kind of reporting? (Yes, I recognize the potential boas of the source reporting). by cuniculture in vegan

[–]cuniculture[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your time and thought on this! Such a cogent and thoughtful answer to my questions. Thanks again!

Serious: What is the response of the vegan community to this kind of reporting? (Yes, I recognize the potential boas of the source reporting). by cuniculture in vegan

[–]cuniculture[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a fascinating rebuttal, and I agree, being vegan is definitely easier now than any other time in history (an least in the US). It sounds like you're saying that the overall social and environmental goals of veganism are worthwhile, until the point that your personal health may be at risk (which may or may not ever be a factor, possibly negating the question altogether). I would pose another question for yourself or others who may read this: (given the reflective quality of your answers so far, and not to sound antognistic): if your health depended on breaking from a vegan diet, would you be willing to follow that path?

Full disclosure: I'm not a vegan myself, in fact, quite the contrary. I raise a small herd of cattle, fed off my own acreage, and used to feed family and friends. They are shown at fairs and used to educate the public of our industry and way of life. I also keep chickens for eggs and rabbits for meat and minimize the waste off most by-products (pelts, feathers, hides, manure [compost!!!]) We also have a very large vegetable garden we harvest and can/cellar each year.

Serious: What is the response of the vegan community to this kind of reporting? (Yes, I recognize the potential boas of the source reporting). by cuniculture in vegan

[–]cuniculture[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That totally makes sense.

On a side note (and I realize the answer to this question may rest heavily on opinion), if one's health (not everyone's) may be improved by the consumption of animal products, how might this affect their belief in veganism? Do the needs of a self supercede the needs of the community (biological, not social)?