Appreciated Post! : +7 (+7/-0) Re: Modified veg*n, if such a thing exists... | | It doesn't make any sense to criticize pescatarians any more than it makes sense to criticize vegetarians for not being vegans. For many people it is a step towards becoming a vegetarian. It can be easier to eliminate one type of meat first and then others and to make the transition gradually. For other people it is the best way to meet their nutritional needs while still trying to avoid meat to a large degree. Vegetarians still eat eggs and dairy products. It doesn't make sense to criticize them for not caring about the conditions those animals live in--they too are trying to minimize exploitation of animals but in a way that they will be able to stick with. It's a balance between what is practical and what people feel is most ethical. |