You know, i used to have more heated discussions about this, but now i feel like I matured a different view on this, at all. I conceive the freedom to chose on a personal ethical base above the idea of punching down ideas just because. Ideally, being vegan is just that, being vegan. You can be whatever… It’s not mandatory to be either.

I eventually found out that any amount of rage or hate for that was only projection of my special insecurities.

I conceive the freedom to chose on a personal ethical base above the idea of punching down ideas just because.

I agree it’s a choice, but I don’t think it’s a personal one given that there is another sentient being victimized in the action.

A bit on the motivation behind vegan activism:

Say you’re against needlessly exploiting animals. And you purchase/produce animal products when there are other options available. You would be needlessly exploiting animals while affirming a contradiction, that would be hypocrisy. Nobody can force you to act on that, but they can point what you’re accountable for.

Vegans believe that most people are against needlessly exploiting animals, so they try to show this to people. Confusion may get in the way, but wanting to put on the spotlight what kind of exploitation people are supporting is what guides them.