Ex-Vegan

I’ve deleted Carnism-is, but am leaving this up for anyone who may come to this blog out of curiosity.    This will probably cause a lot of backlash and hate at me, understandable. I would have reacted the same way a few years back, but I want to explain myself. Initially I went lacto-ovo vegetarian for health reason. After two weeks I feel much better. Initially, I kept veganism’s ideals, and in a way I still do. In those two weeks I decided to open my mind. I gave the opposition a chance. I did as much research as I could, checked the validity of what was being said. Environment, sustainability, animal welfare, and life are truly important to me.That’s why I no longer believe mass veganism is sustainable way of life, and that if all animal life is equal, that it prevents all that many deaths. I also do not believe it is something that can be realistically achieved. This doesn’t mean I support modern factory farming. Far from it. I support local, independently owned farms, and I think they’re the key. If you want to know where I’m coming from, I encourage you to take time and read Sabelmouse’s tags #vegan #sustainability #animal welfare and other tags that branch off from posts with an open mind. Many of us dislike him, and a lot have him blocked. Initially I blocked him because he actually stumped me. I couldn’t respond to his arguments. It was easier to just ignore him. Now I’m glad I’ve looked at all sides with an open mind. In a way I still agree with veganism. I agree with the idea of it, and if the world could work like that I’d be thrilled. Regretfully, it does seem like animal use is necessary to an extent. Thankfully though, I do believe there can be ways to use animals with virtually zero pain or suffering. I despise the way modern, industrial animal agriculture works, and will likely be going back to school (Either CNA or RN) so that my partner and I can buy a parcel of land and farm hopefully mostly self sufficiently. I’d love to be able to feed my cats and dogs animals that haven’t suffered, I’d love to give my family eggs from hens that have space, etc. etc.   Lastly, I was a vegan. “You either are vegan or you never were” is the no true scotsman fallacy that serves to keep people comfortable. If we act like they just never really got it we can pretend there’s no reason why someone may leave veganism. I was very much dedicated, I very much “got” it, and I was extremely passionate about veganism. I just decided to change my opinions based on new information.   Thanks all. It was an interesting ride and a valuable experience I’ve learned from. I’m likely not going to respond to anyone. I’ve bore the hostility on other sites, I’ve heard it all.