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I totally agree. I still have a down blanket and a leather leash even though I became vegan a few years ago. I don't buy anything new ( the jury is still out on thrift store buys) but these things are still around.

All leather items should be replaced as far as I'm concerned. I immediately replaced everything I had from clothes to furniture and even makeup that had animal ingredients in it. There is no way I can "relax" on an animal skin couch or wear shoes made out of animals after what I have watched about the inhumane way animals are treated for the items in this world. Being Vegan to me means respecting the animals in all ways. It does not matter how many things you already own or how much you paid for the things that are not Vegan, what matters is how you feel knowing that you do not own anything that has come from the cruelty to animals. And I can tell you that it feels great.

I think like with anything, everybody should do what fits their beliefs and feelings about it.

Though I eat vegan (i define meself like that: i eat vegan, but i am not a vegan), I still own leather things and I haven't made my mind up yet what I will buy in the future. Maybe i will buy some few items that are from leather, i dont know yet.

I will do what i feel is right for me and my circumstances. Now many may disagree, i understand that. But everybody must make up there own discisions. Being kind comes in many forms and we all contribute in our own way.

Maybe some one will judge me for having leather things but will kill a mosquito in a heartbeat, or drives a lot in a car or flies in a plane to far off destination or smokes, or buy a lot of vegan junk made by childlabour. Or uses genmanipulated foods, or products/medicine tested on animals, or soyproducts where rainforest are being reduced for that.... I mean there are so much things that maybe i dont do but you do that is harmful to the planet or people.. I hope my point is clear.

So depending on how you want to contribute, and what circumstances you in, I think by that you will make the discision. Personally I also think that leather things are better replaced in time than thrown away. If you dont want them anymore, you can give them away....

Love &light, axa

There are a few reasons that I became vegan. One is animal rights, another is because I believe it is healthier and also because it is more environmentally friendly. I think that it is more respectful to continue using things like couches and shoes until they are worn out rather than throwing them away. We are such a consumer based society and that is destroying the Earth. I believe really strongly in consuming as little as possible so I vote first to keep using the stuff and thank the animal for it. If people absolutely can't bare the thought of using a product, donate it. I find myself telling people I don't eat any animal products instead of saying I am vegan. So many people seem to associate veganism with being extremist and judgemental. I never really understood that until I read Angela's comment. Oh well, everyone is allowed their own opinion but can we just remember to be a little kinder in all areas of our lives?

Wow, I could not believe the pretty rude post that was posted. Anyway, I say look at it this way... In The Kind Life, Alicia says not to throw anything you already own away.. It's a waste. Try to give it to someone who needs it or donate it.