Why are so many people against vegetarians? Like seriously how does it affect them? When I became a vegetarian about a year ago, I would have never imagined so many people who hate me becuase of it.
2007-03-26 17:37:13 · 20 answers · asked by J. 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Some of the answers here explain perfectly why vegetarians have a bad reputation. But it's not their answer that are right. If you look at the militant tone of some of these replies, you understand why non-vegetarians get hostile.
Too many vegetarians act as if they are somehow better people because they are vegetarians. And comments like "I hope all you animal killers are reincarnated as pigs" really don't help the matter.
I like meat, and I make no apologies for that. I understand that livestock is not always treated well, and I don't agree with abusing the animals. But to condemn those of use that enjoy a good burger because we don't agree with your personal philosophy is descrimination and intolerance.
You are entitled to your lifestyle, and I am entitled to mine.
2007-03-26 20:12:11 · answer #1 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 6⤊ 4⤋
Yeah I get really angry when people turn against me for being a vegetarian. I should show them all the videos on peta.com, it would make even a meat eater want to punch any farmer in the face. I don't know how people eat meat and then defend themselves. I hope they all get reincarnated into pigs and beaten with medal rods until all their limbs fall off. lol.. sorry. I get so angry about this subject...
UPDATE: Sorry, I had just finished watching some videos on PETA.com when I posted the above comment. I definitely don't have a high and mighty attitude and everyone in my family is a big-time meat eater. I am the only vegetarian and I love my family no matter what they eat. I don't judge anyone. I guess I was just cranky yesterday. But I do understand why a lot of us vegetarians catch a bad rep, some of us just take it too far. Hence, my comment from yesterday... Oh, and about the pig thing, I meant I wish that on everyone who continuously mocks me for being a vegetarian. I grew up eating meat and didn't know any different, so I wouldn't wish that on all meat eaters. We were all raised around it. But I shouldn't be taunted for changing my lifestyle. I don't even tell people I'm vegetarian unless it's an absolute must! Because I know what their reactions are going to be.
2007-03-27 01:27:24 · answer #2 · answered by VeggieTale 2 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Just learn to live oblivious to what other people
think or say about your diet. If at all possible
avoid arguing or debating about your lifestyle.
You'll find as I have that your diet is of no
consequence to most people if you don't
volunteer information about it. Unless it's
another vegetarian or a [person earnestly
trying to become one don't waste your
time trying to explain yourself.
Also develop a thick skin. There will always
be ignorant hecklers no matter how benevolent
and mild mannered you conduct yourself.
People in general have a tendency to judge
others based on their own personal taste,
belief systems, and habits. If you are doing
something different from them they will swear
out that you are wrong. Just ignore them and
keep your head up.
Last of all, take comfort in your peace of mind,
fitness, and good health. The best revenge is
success. Only 40% of all vegetarians are clinically
obese. In comparison 60% of all non-vegs have
weight problems. Those making fun of you will
probably envy you one day.
2007-03-27 12:23:47 · answer #3 · answered by Standing Stone 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is extremely frustrating isn't it. I don't know why. Some of them do it just to be jerks and they probably pick at other people about other things too. Other people might do it because they feel guilty and others might do it because they don't understand or are uneducated- and that often leads people to dislike if they don't understand.
I guess just talk about it with your vegetarian (and non-vegetarian) friends to let off steam. If the people going on about it are interested to hear you then maybe educate them about vegetarianism, otherwise just ignore them (not that it's easy to do!)
2007-03-27 04:52:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
They don't hate you, they just don't understand Vegetarianism. Most people when you say, "I'm a vegetarian" start thinking that they should hide thier leather boots because you are going to splash red paint on them. If you explaine, and if they will listen, to them the reasons you cut meat out of your diet, the might understand. I like what PETA stands for, but there are some people out there that just make it hard on the rest of the world.
2007-03-27 00:44:41 · answer #5 · answered by ladyk5dragon 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I dont think this just happens in America.
I'm in England and I know some people who seem a bit anti vegetarian.
2007-03-27 14:48:10 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because there sad people who dont have a life of there own!! i think you have done the right thing by going Vegetarian. maby the meat eaters should look at some websites on the net and see how much the poor animals suffer before being killed.
2007-03-27 09:08:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am vegetarian & people think you're some kind of health nut. Some kind of extremist. Perhaps your being vegetarian even pricks their consciences. Anyway, I am vegetarian all my life & am proud of it because I am healthier than my critics!
2007-03-29 05:42:00 · answer #8 · answered by Sgt. Moneybags 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the end I think people are frightened by things that are different from what they are used to. You scare them because you have chosen to be different. Have compassion for them, just as you do for the poorly treated animals. Your lifestyle is a personal choice, you don't have to draw attention to it. Just quietly make your food selections and be grateful we have so many choices. People can only hear what they are ready to hear, you can set them an example by your actions, not your words. And remember that everyone deserves love and respect - whether they eat meat or not they are our brothers.
2007-03-27 07:43:18 · answer #9 · answered by Mother Amethyst 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have people coming to me all the time asking if dont think by eating plant based food, I'm not killing plants,is that not murder etc. I think people i.e.non-vegetarians feel threatened by vegetarians, its almost like homophobes feeling threatened by gays. Like we are challenging their lifestyle and their choices. And its really not. I'm very comfortable eating my veggies sitting with friends devouring steak. Do a lot of non-vegetarians feel a pinch of guilt maybe?
2007-03-27 02:23:56 · answer #10 · answered by Hopi 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋