Entries from July 2010

  • Privilege even in veganism: Recently, I was re-subjected on Hathor to a popular but not universal vegan position: that the only reasons anyone eats meat are tradition and pleasure. That no one eats meat because they must. We can just eat rice, beans and grains in lieu of meat. That assertion is rolling in privilege. Specifically, the privilege of not having a health condition for which doctors advise a special, non-vegan diet. Let’s get one thing clear: the debate about whether or not some vegan diet ... READ MORE