In regards to eating meat

[Diana]

It is becoming evident, even to the mainstream, that animals are intelligent. Pigs are extremely intelligent, for instance. And it's apparent that animals have feelings--emotional feelings.

I will preface by saying that all life is equal and equally sacred. Given that it's evident plants cannot have the fear level of animals--and if anyone would like me to summarize why I would be happy to--and that it is not necessary to take animal life, then why would a person want to?

There are many great points in this thread about ecosystems, sustainable farming, health, and much more.

But why would any person want to eat meat if they did not need to? Some peoples on the planet may be forced to eat animals. But what if you are not forced?

I am not trying to convert anyone, just trying to understand .