This is an interesting topic (I know this is an old thread). I think we should be respectful of others' choices. If I'm ever judgmental of someone choosing to eat meat, especially in moderation, I hope someone calls me out on it, because I don't want to be that person.
Here's how I look at it: I love animals, and have never felt right eating meat. But I did, for years. After reading this new literature about veganism, how healthy it is, and how horrendous and widespread factory farming horrors are, it is pretty easy for me to decide not to be part of that. I will spread the word by being a good example and by sharing the benefits and exposing friends to yummy vegan treats.
Do I necessarily believe that humans are absolutely not meant to eat meat ever, across the board? No. But I do believe that 1) It's not right for me, 2) I make much better health choices now than I did on the SAD, and 3) Any dent I and others can make in the sheer volume of cows, pigs and chickens that are mistreated and slaughtered for convenience's sake is a FANTASTIC start, and the more folks who are exposed to sane vegans and loving example will do more good than judging or berating.
I think we should all remember that most of us were meat-eaters at one time. Why would we judge someone else for making the same choice? Since the post WWII era, meat has been hyped to be part of a balanced diet. It's going to take more than scornful vegan side-eye to help carnivores see that veganism is something that would benefit their lives.
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