In regards to eating meat

[Shemaya]

Okay. You win.

I must say at this point that for some reason, I feel utterly misrepresented (as a vegetarian trying to discuss in this thread). I am not taking anything personally, just generally as sides do seem to have formed.

I have made monumental efforts to discuss this subject objectively. It has been said that being encouraging would be better than instilling guilt. Instilling guilt was never my intention, and I will point out again: guilt comes from within, not without. Just as you cannot disempower someone else.

Let me just say that I did not think it was necessary to treat you all with kid gloves. You are not the sleeping masses. I thought we could discuss this subject without the typical hyper-sensitive reactions. I apologize now, for any insensitivity, or hurts I may have caused.

I feel at this point my participation has become nonproductive. I feel I have been repeatedly ignored and misrepresented. I don't know how to rectify this, other than repeat continually.

I want to thank those for their willingness to discuss the topic. I have nothing more to say at this point. I may jump back in at a later time perhaps. I wish you all the very best.

Thanks Diana, you have caused not caused me any hurt and I agree that our feelings come from within, we are each responsible for our own feelings. Perhaps your feelings of being ignored and being misrepresented are worth exploring?

I have learned over the past day or two.....so your participation with me has been very helpful and I appreciate it.

I apologize if I have ignored or misrepresented you, it was not my intention to do so.
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