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I’m not vegan, but what about vegans who eat it because they think it’s a healthier diet, not because they think killing animals is wrong?

That’s a different story. I have no problem if you don’t justify a hierarchy of living things with a moralistic approach. If it is in the name of health then it is fine. I just really don’t like when vegans use a solely moral argument for their diet, as it is both wrong and self-righteous.

Valid points

A HUGE part is the vegan movement has nothing to do with animal treatment. Many vegans do so solely because of the health benefits of eating a plant-based diet. I've seen firsthand these benefits, so there are definitely some legitimate reasons to follow a vegan diet.

I've never heard of people doing it for that reason. Its always some 14 year old girl crying over seeing a video of a cow being mistreated

Then I'd have to say you are not fully informed on veganism. I know I wasn't six months ago.

There's a good chance I'm not. Rural farming culture is basically anti vegan

I can understand that!

My husband has recently (last six months) become vegan after almost dying from a heart attack. Well, to be truthful, he is about 95% vegan as every once in a while he'll eat something that may have a little dairy or meat. For example about two weeks ago he had some soup that had a little chicken in it. It is not true that it is more expensive to be vegan. In fact, our grocery bill has gone way down in the past six months and it is even much cheaper for us to eat out at a restaurant. So, being vegan is no more expensive (and I'd even say it is cheaper) than eating a full diet.

Just curious, what all does your husband eat that's so cheap? Vegan diets ive heard about demand a lot of organic produce and proteins, which arent cheap. Organic normally costs double.

No, being vegan doesn't mean you have to buy organic although some vegans do buy organic. Regardless, buying plant-based food is still cheaper than buying meats and dairy. I'm saying this from experience.

I'll have to look a little closer at that when I'm at the store next time

Completely agreed. I am a huge supporter of veganism. I think it’s great for your health, but many of the arguments made for it are way too emotional.