[nismosmama]

I wouldn't have thought about it twice, because at this point just the thought of the flesh of a dead animal in my mouth is disgusting. To me its not really good reasoning to say, well I'll eat it so it doesn't go to waste.

I feel like this is the same type of reasoning people use when buying animals from pet stores. "Well if I don't buy it then the animal will suffer". Its not really the point.

To me not eating meat is a personal choice and making a statement. Just like I could easily eat meat when no one is watching, I wouldn't be able to live with myself knowing that I did that and went against everything I believed in.