A Friendly Conversation: Exploring Omnivorous vs. Vegetarian Diet

[Diana]

I can tell this is an emotionally touching subject for you based on your response.

My response wasn't emotional. I just don't like untruths. A lot of what I post here is just to cut through emotional stuff and get to a bottom line, usually facts or simple underlying concepts.

I do not like the systematic torture of animals by humans, but that wasn't was I was posting about.

Most land used for growing crops is used for animal food. The waste is huge when compared to the amount of food that could be generated if the crops were grown to feed people.

And I know a lot of vegetarians. The number one reason as far as I have observed is health and nutrition. There are vegetarians who don't have any focus on the animals at all. I would say that vegans are more likely to have ethical and moral reasons be their primary motivation. But didn't Bill Clinton become vegan, or in his words—near vegan? Does anyone think he cares about the animals? He did it after having by-pass surgery to come healthier.