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Originally Posted by Dave Kaminski

My take on this would be:

People respect People
Vegans sympathize with that which can feel pain
HUMANS RESPECT ALL LIFE FORMS

Yes, that's right. Humans, at the pinnacle of their being, in my humble opinion, respect all life forms. That is where the Native Americans, Buddhists, and Jainas are based at the top of their chains. They all are conscious of the energy around them, and respect that energy.

This means, on top of being Vegan, to respect all life forms would mean to use only that which you need for sustenance in all formats. Your own personal energy should only be used to make yourself happy whilst harming the least number of things you possibly can.

Does this mean eating an all XYZ diet? Maybe.
Does this mean not owning more than one or two sets of clothing? Maybe.
Does this mean contributing to your community as well as your planet at all times? Maybe.

Does it mean that each choice should be a conscious one, and that ignorance to the situations and natural cycles around you means that, no matter what you do, you're still causing a lot of harm? I think so.

I think specifics are great (Religious and dietary choices, for instance) but for there to be a long term, impacting change, people need to think before they act, in everything they do.

Very interesting!