I just read someone's question: why do Vegetarians feel the need to condemn meat-eaters. It made me think of the conversation I had with my daughters today. My daughter is a vegetarian, but I am not. She is a vegetarian because it bothers her for an animal to have to give its life to feed her. But she doesn't talk about it to others. In fact, she's kind of secretive about it because as soon as someone finds out she's a vegetarian they tell her things that really bother her like, "I love meat, couldn't live without it" or they'll tell her a story of how they lived on a farm and killed lots of animals. Just stories that in general bother her. Why do meat-eaters feel the need to gross out a vegetarian?
2006-07-23 15:55:43 · 12 answers · asked by makingthisup 5 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
I eat meat my wife doesnt I don't do such a thing.
I think too many meat eaters think they are missing out and try to convince them meat is great.
My mother kinda does this to my wife.
2006-07-23 16:00:47 · answer #1 · answered by Lupin IV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First: Why do Vegetarians feel the need to press vegetarianism? Self Preservation. Like any group interests, preservation of those Ideals is a part of what keeps that group alive. Meat eaters, Vegetarians, etc.
Unfortunately for the herbivore dinosaurs, that practice was probably one reason for their extinction. The Herbivores eventually were eaten by the carnivorous dinosaurs in order to survive, You can speculate what happen to the carnivorous dinosaurs...heart disease, cholesterol etc (from not having a balanced diet), but they they were actually omnivorous (meat & plant & insects).
Second: It's not that meat eaters are always being mean per say, just that variety in your diet is good! Meat, vegetables, and products from animals like milk, butter,eggs, chesse, yogurt etc. all have very good nutrients and are are good for a balaced diet.
Third, I am guessing your teenage daughter is just developing her sense of self and the world around her, and there's are alot that she will find offensive when it comes to meat eaters, and other similar groups. Develoing a sense of humor and a thick Rhinos' Skin (a Known Vegetarian/Herbavore) would be my best suggestion. There are going to be alot of people like that, it's never gonna end. Not talking about being a vegetarian (for now) is probably the best thing she can do, Ignoring it when people pick on her about is the next.
2006-07-23 16:25:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because, generally speaking, vegetarians come across as so self-righteous. It sounds like your daughter is the exception to this stereotype.
2006-07-23 15:59:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't. But I don't want a vegetarian to tell me I'm a murderer because I like to eat meat. Kinda' works both ways.
2006-07-23 15:58:33 · answer #4 · answered by Evilest_Wendy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because vegetarians seem to go against the laws of nature, and generally seem to enjoy rubbing it in our faces.
2006-07-23 16:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, how old is your daughter? Children are about the meanest beings there are and if she is young she is ridiculed for being different not for being a vegetarian.
2006-07-23 15:59:00 · answer #6 · answered by betterbegood_to_me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do vegetarians feel the need to go against nature, we were made omnivores for a reason.
2006-07-23 15:58:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
well, ask yourself, are you not a meat-eater ??!!, Do you 'feel the need to gross out a vegetarian' ??
2006-07-23 16:00:29 · answer #8 · answered by Splishy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
good answer sean p..
i have encountered several vegetarians who look down on people who eat meat like WE are the minority..come on
2006-07-23 15:59:58 · answer #9 · answered by Darrell C 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because they're annoying slacktivists and need to be brought back to reality somehow.
2006-07-23 15:59:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋