Meat eaters: What do you think?

Question

A few questions for the many meat eaters who like to visit the Vegetarian & Vegan forum:

1. Why do YOU think that vegetarians and vegans get so upset about meat?

2. Is there anything about meat (where it comes from, etc.) that upsets you?

3. Why do you eat meat?

Be honest, not ignorant...

Answer 1

1) I think some veg*s get upset at the thought of animals being harmed in their lifetime, due to chemicals in food, factory farming, and being killed using painful/slow methods.

2) I'm not really upset about meat or other animal products. I can see why someone would be, but I think changing one's own diet won't change the world. In my opinion, if someone wants to improve the situation with regard to factory farms, they should: research what farms in their area treat animals kindly and buy dairy, etc. directly from those farms, to support them; donate to charitable organizations with the means to make a difference; and spread the word widely using media, internet and pamphlets, not just by reminding their small circle of friends.

3) I eat meat because it tastes good, I trust that I get nutrients I need from it, it's convenient, and it's not a priority of mine to change my diet in that way.

Answer 2

I don't regularly visit anything here, so I don't know if this is for a specific reason, but these would be my answers:

1. Why do YOU think that vegetarians and vegans get so upset about meat?
Most don't like the idea of eating another animal that was once alive, or something gotten from an animal without its consent. Some vegetarians just don't like the taste of meat, though.

2. Is there anything about meat (where it comes from, etc.) that upsets you?
Not really. Sometimes if it looks like something I'd rather not eat (like insects), I might get grossed out. Otherwise, no.

3. Why do you eat meat?
I love the taste, I was raised to be comfortable with eating it, and I like the way it fuels my body (you can feel the way caffeine or sugar works in your body, and you can feel the way meat proteins do as well.)

Answer 3

I will be honest. I eat meat simply because I like it. I have never visited a vegetarian or vegan forum and have sometimes actually given thought to where meat comes from. As far as I know there have been steps taken to lessen the stress on animals at slaughter time, but i am only going by what I have seen on the discovery channel. I admit some of the treatment may have been cruel in the past but i do believe some things have been improved. Don't get me wrong, it wont stop me from eating steak or burgers or a baked chicken on a cold Sunday afternoon but I have occasionally felt some small amount of something, i will not say guilt, but its possible. If vegans want to eat as they do, great, they will probably live longer than me. I heartily disagree with people actively trying to get me to stop eating meat, its my choice. If our ancestors decided not to hunt out of guilt over killing a deer, duck or fish, we would not be here. A person truly concerned with the welfare of animals would not live in a house that has encroached on wilderness or in any way impacted the environment of any wild animal. Humans would be living in thatched huts in meadows so I don't need any guilt trips over going to Applebees for a steak.

Answer 4

I think alot of vegetarians and vegans get upset about meat because they think it is inhumane to eat animals. Some get upset because they think it is unhealthy and unnecessary in our diets.
There are a couple of things about meat that do upset me. One is the way some of it is processed. The other is that we use parts of the "meat" of the animal that I'd really rather not eat, ie the stuff they put in hotdogs. Yuch. Also, I think that the hides should be used more from animals that are hunted like rabbits and dear. If you are going to kill it, use as much as possible.
Personally, I eat meat because I like it. Also, because unlike most vegans and vegetarians, I believe we do need some meat in our diet. Human beings are omnivors, meaning we need vegetation and meat to be healthy. The problem is that so many people eat meats that have too much fat in them and servings that are far too large.

Answer 5

1. I think vegans and vegetarians get so upset about meat because they think that meat eaters just don't care. They don't care that animals had to die for them to eat.

2. Something that bothers me about meat is that something had to die for me to eat. I went vegetarian for a week just because of it, but now I'm a meat eater, but I can respect vegans and vegetarians.

3. I eat meat because my parents raised me eating meat. I'm sure if they raised me to be a vegetarian, I wouldn't mind not eating meat. I'm sorry for all the vegetarians out there I like the taste of meat.

Answer 6

Because it it all good times to look. Not to comment but to see those who become vegetarians and such not because of a health issue but because they feel a need to belong to something.
Those who do no research on the effects on the body by following this diet even if you are commited to it.Basically it is usually a wanting, again to belong.

The animals are being mistreated? Most everything around you contains some animal product at some point. Do you wear leather shoes? Clothes that have been dyed?

Yes people should eat more vegetables and be healthier. But do it for the right reasons and for educated reasons.

Answer 7

The ignorance of meat-eaters just boggles the mind. 'I don't think about how it got to my plate'. Well maybe you ought to...because those animals are tortured for YOU. Without your demand it wouldn't be happening. Go visit a slaughterhouse and you'll think about it for the rest of your life. And for the one who 'researched' that you can only get all your amino acids from meat...where did you do that research? The beef council web site? I've been vegetarian for 20 years vegan for 10 and if you think I don't get enough complete protein, I've got some pics that'll change your mind really quick.

Answer 8

1. Primarily because of animal tretament issues and/or they feel that eating meat is cruel to animals- that they should be left to live.

2. I buy organic - I'm not upset about my meat.

3. I like meat. it tastes good. Also, I am thinner with better labs when on an omnivorous diet.

Be honest... well I was.

As for why I visit here - I often cook for vegetarian and vegan guests and like to have ideas.

Answer 9

1. They get upset because it offends them, what you should be asking is why do they choose not to eat meat? That is a more interesting question.

2. The only thing I don't like about my meat, is what they feed or shoot into the animals. I buy organic meat.

3. I eat meat because I am a human being, and humans are omnivores. My teeth were designed to handle both meat and plant matter. I get my share of veggies and fruits, and I get my share of meats too.

Answer 10

In order

1) I think vegetarians/vegans get upset because some of what I /we eat was once alive. They feel anything born should live

2) I can't have red meat since it raises my cholesterol thru the roof....still eat chicken and fish tho...but nothing about it really bothers me

3) I eat meat because that's how I get my protein, and I like it.

I understand the vegetarian agenda, I don't DISagree with it, to each their own. It's a personal choice, so what I think isn't your concern...lol. I don't believe that humans should be exempt from the food chain. Figure this...if you were out in the jungle and surrounded by lions....they aren't going to second guess whether or not they are going to eat you. True. we think more about such choices....but...we both have to eat.

Answer 11

i am mostly a vegetarian that indulges in meat about once every 6 months. I dont eat it because my religion is banning it, but otherwise i dont have too much of a problem with it. I do realize that the animals they slaughter are very poorly teated. but then i think that the animal is already killed, so its not like they killed it just for me. and plus humans have been eating meat for millions of years and cant stop now. I think that it would be better if people are educated about how the animal is slaughter and killed, if they feel ok about that, then its fine for them to eat meat.