tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528521735436082423.post7247739477284174551..comments2024-02-03T06:58:02.859-04:00Comments on My Face Is On Fire: Bits and Blurbs on Veganism in the NewsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528521735436082423.post-3335230479524497582010-02-04T08:04:47.363-04:002010-02-04T08:04:47.363-04:00Ha. Did you see this? "Loves animals, hates...Ha. Did you see this? "Loves animals, hates, vegetarians". Yeah, riiiiiiiiight! <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2005/jun/13/foodanddrink" rel="nofollow">">Inane argument from Julie Bindel</a>.Vanilla Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946634138308342764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528521735436082423.post-89844215013609509762010-01-29T00:27:18.962-04:002010-01-29T00:27:18.962-04:00The "Live and Let Live" argument is a fi...The "Live and Let Live" argument is a fine example of a nonvegan's desperate attempt at taking words out of context and having it fit their argument ("what? So I'm a rapist now because I eat meat?!"). It's all projection and their frustration can sometimes be a source of ironic comedy for vegans. It is funny when the majority is acting as if they're in the minority.chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05940020073656804332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528521735436082423.post-9578560027417038132010-01-29T00:25:36.414-04:002010-01-29T00:25:36.414-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05940020073656804332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528521735436082423.post-55782859563428779032010-01-26T22:42:36.851-04:002010-01-26T22:42:36.851-04:00Good article Mylene. Hearing the "Live and le...Good article Mylene. Hearing the "Live and let live" comment is something I hear quite a lot when talking to nonvegans here. It's a bit of a strange comeback, given that in any other context like rape or abuse it displays a lack of moral understanding and compassion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528521735436082423.post-18519268863335568262010-01-26T20:01:20.600-04:002010-01-26T20:01:20.600-04:00I always hear the whole "I don't get in a...I always hear the whole "I don't get in a vegan's face so why does a vegan get in my face" argument and it frustrates me to no end. <br /><br />Not only are we often forced to be around dead flesh meal (and the smell that comes with it), but we also have people like this guy constantly telling us how unhealthy we are and family members constantly making dumb jokes about the food or how veggies can feel pain too. <br /><br />We live in a meat-based world--less than two per cent of the U.S. population describes themselves as vegan. It is far easier for non-vegans to ignore us than for vegans to ignore the dead animal around every turn. Not to mention the fact that there are other beings involved that people like this guy are imposing far more than just "under-the-skin, itchy irritation." <br /><br />Ahem... now that I got that out of the way, thanks for the blog. I just happened upon it from Twitter and I'm definitely diggin' it.Jasonw3https://www.blogger.com/profile/16613407777972360565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528521735436082423.post-16022594721624999352010-01-26T19:54:09.103-04:002010-01-26T19:54:09.103-04:00It's irritating to read articles where all veg...It's irritating to read articles where all vegans are described as annoying and weak when we're not. It's a shame that "articles" like that even get published.xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888982130221268208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528521735436082423.post-66703191513290050562010-01-26T19:08:20.670-04:002010-01-26T19:08:20.670-04:00Hi Sara! Thanks so much for the compliment.
I re...Hi Sara! Thanks so much for the compliment.<br /><br />I read about this earlier today. It's not a victory, really. If it actually does go through (and from what I've read, it seems unlikely), all it will do is reinforce speciesism. In this case, it will reinforce that some animals are food, while other animals are "pets".Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15800153451645970774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528521735436082423.post-67722793549422125552010-01-26T17:17:02.508-04:002010-01-26T17:17:02.508-04:00I want to thank you again for your amazing blog! ...I want to thank you again for your amazing blog! <br /><br />Vegan and non-vegan friends of mine keep posting links to this article...declaring a great victory for animals.<br /><br />http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jan/26/dog-meat-china<br /><br />I would love to hear your thoughts on the subject. I know abolitionists recognize this is far from a victory and I am doing my best to respond to my friends appropriately.OhSoooSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02638936741782662836noreply@blogger.com