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ViewAllSides · 02-26-2008, 07:08 PM

Steve's words are right on.

Joe, I've been a vegetarian for over 30 years and a vegan for almost three. Yes, people will think you are crazy...but please don't get wrapped up in intellectuality about this. It is as simple as the compassion you feel in your heart for animals. Period. You owe no one an explanation, and I get a sense that this is something you feel you must provide.

Remember Gandhi's statement: “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” But more importantly, "Be the change you wish to see in the world."

My husband's family laughed out loud at us, but we were unflappable. We hosted a party and served innumerable vegan meat subsitutues. They thought they were eating meat. Then we surprised them. Alas, small victory. It was sheer time that eventually won their respect. They still don't really 'get it' but they are at least willing to accept it.

Find peace in Gandhi's words, my friend. By way of your veganism, you ARE the change you wish to see in the world. ( :

02-26-2008, 07:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
ViewAllSides Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3	Veganism Steve's words are right on. Joe, I've been a vegetarian for over 30 years and a vegan for almost three. Yes, people will think you are crazy...but please don't get wrapped up in intellectuality about this. It is as simple as the compassion you feel in your heart for animals. Period. You owe no one an explanation, and I get a sense that this is something you feel you must provide. Remember Gandhi's statement: “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” But more importantly, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." My husband's family laughed out loud at us, but we were unflappable. We hosted a party and served innumerable vegan meat subsitutues. They thought they were eating meat. Then we surprised them. Alas, small victory. It was sheer time that eventually won their respect. They still don't really 'get it' but they are at least willing to accept it. Find peace in Gandhi's words, my friend. By way of your veganism, you ARE the change you wish to see in the world. ( :