PETA Is Not the Enemy.

[athena]

151. Some people do. I did. But that's not what I said.

What I said was that a person in a difficult situation may not be able to immediately switch to a plant-based diet (even if they really want to). What I expressed previous to that statement is my belief that if people really knew what goes on in factory farms, they would want to switch immediately. That's what happened to me.

Before that, I had heard about factory farming. I thought I knew what it was. I didn't realize how little I knew. When I talk to friends and neighbors, I can see that they have no idea. The industry keeps its secrets hidden. But what happens is this: one day, when you're able to handle it, you look into it. At that point, there is no going back. So, no; I don't expect anyone to read this thread and go vegan on the spot. Change usually takes time.

I realize that not everyone reacts the way I did. However, I don't think it's arrogant or condescending to think that some people might.

We are not really in disagreement at this point. Let me mention, though, that red meat is not the worst kind of meat. If your goal is to reduce animal suffering, it's better to eat less white meat (poultry and port). Chickens and pigs are the animals that are treated the worst by the factory-farming industry. Cattle at least get to roam around for a while.