Why do people think it is okay to eat meat?

Question

I am trying to convince my new neighbors to stop eating meat, but they told me that it was okay because it was food? That is their only excuse.

I know about what time they get home from work so me and my friends are going to be waiting on them in their driveway when they get home. We spent several hours on some nice signs showing the truth about this so called "food" they think is okay to eat.

My question is this, what approaches have you used on meat eaters to get them to stop eating meat?

Answer 1

Because we have canines and our eyes are facing forward.

Please don't bother your neighbor. THey might put up sings attacking your beliefs.

If you really want to do something, invite them over for and all vegetarian meal.

Answer 2

honestly you cant push your own beliefs on other people. If you dont want to eat meat that's your own thing but you shouldnt try to force people to stop eating meat. People think its okay to eat meat because they feel as if the animals ( cows, chickens, etc.) have been domesticated, and it might be true but im not saying its right either. Do you really think that the animals people eat can live in the wild, on their own? They wont be able to last very long. In fact, lots of people still eat meat because the animals that they are killing are not going extinct, if they were that would be a whole different story. Maybe if that was the case you can force your beliefs on others but thats not the case! You should just stop! It's like if someone was trying to force you to eat meat again.

Answer 3

Because the majority of people are mainly consumed with greed, laziness and are pretty much lower in the evolutionary scale than most of the dead animals they consume. As long it's neatly packaged and lined up on supermarket shelves with all teeth, blood, penis, vagina, ears, eyes etc, removed, then people will buy, cook and eat it without a second thought. Most of the same people would not take a newly lamb from it's mother, lock it away from daylight and then consume it as veal, but they'd probably buy it from the supermarket and eat it with no guilt. The same people would probably be shocked at people in Asia who eat dogs and live fish, but is that so different? It's ALL meat ! On the other hand I think you'd be better off, safe in the knowledge that you are doing your bit for Mother Earth and stop harassing the neighbours :)

Answer 4

I'm glad you don't eat meat cause i'm a vegetarian too. But you shouldn't bother your neighbors like that cause chances are they already know what a vegetarian is, unless they are mentally retarded, and if they were going to stop eating meat then they already would have. There is nothing you can do to change that so your pretty much just using up useful energy. Besides that's really rude cause you don't see them at your house holding up signs saying to eat meat.

Answer 5

I've seen quite a few posts from you and nearly all of them involve you trying to force your morals on other people. How would you like it if someone was waiting outside your house and trying to force you to eat meat?

I'm a strict vegan but watch my family and friends eat meat everyday at the same table as me. I may not agree with it but it's there choice... being a vegan means I am compassionate to all living creatures, including human beings.

You give vegetarians/vegans a bad name and it's people like you who make people feel so negatively about us. I'm actually starting to wonder whether you're a meat eater trying to show us in a bad light.

For god's sake leave them be!

Answer 6

What makes you think you have any right telling them what to eat. If you go out their with your signs they can call the police and have you arrested for trespassing if you are on their property. If you persist then they can get a restraining order to keep you and your friends away. Then you could be arrested and put in jail. Personally I eat meat because I like the taste of it (veggie meat does not taste the same), I like the smell of meat on the BBQ and I was raised to know which animals were bred for food so it is acceptable to me. I would probably not give up eating meat any sooner than I would give up my leather shoes and coats.

Answer 7

In blood there is life. People are omnivores by nature, that means herbivores as well as carnivores. If your neighbor hasn't picketed your property by showing up with flame throwers burning all plant life and forcing you to ingest meat, leave them alone. What they put in their bodies is their business, and as long as they haven't declared themselves cannibals and put you on the top of the menu, it is really none of your business. So if you feel the need to wait for them with signs and protests about their lifestyle, don't be surprised if you come home someday and someone has painted your doorframe with blood. Back off and go chew your cud somewhere other than your neighbor's driveway.

Answer 8

This sounds kind of like a joke.
If you're really thinking of protesting your neighbours, do me a favour, ok?
Don't do it.
You'll give vegetarianism a bad name, and you'll make it harder for me to help change peoples' minds.
If your neighbours are unwelcome to accepting vegetarianism, that's their prerogative. You can't really do anything to change them, and they'll just come off with the opinion that vegetarians are nasty people who can't give people peace.
If you want to help them figure out that meat eating is bad, why not make some delicious vegetarian food and bring it over? Make a really good vegan casserole or something, knock on their door, and say "I'm really sorry I started things off on the wrong foot. I made this casserole for you, and I was hoping I could maybe come over for tea some time to get to know you better."
If your neighbours decide to let you into their home, don't bring up your vegetarianism. If they are curious, they will ask you. It shouldn't be a big deal, really. It's just another (admittedly important) ethical decision in a long parade of decisions.

Answer 9

I don't do that. If somebody asks me about vegetarianism, I talk to them about it. If they don't ask me, I don't say anything.

I don't "try to convert" meat eaters. If they kid me about being vegetarian, I kid them back. If they are really obnoxious about it, then I get really obnoxious. That never happens to me anymore, though, except here on Y/A.

I don't think it's a good idea for vegetarians to try and talk meat eaters into that if they haven't shown an interest.

Vegetarians often get the reputation for being pushy without even trying. If we really are pushy, then I think we deserve the harassment we get.

If you give a good example with your lifestyle, health and so on, and behave in a kind and respectful way; it will be more attractive to other people than if you try to force your views on others.

Answer 10

From one vegetarian to teh next, I have to tell you that your approach is way too aggressive. Okay, so I don't eat meat, but I don't try to force my friends and family to all veggie with me. If someone asks me why I don't eat meat, I tell them that I don't think it is fair to the animals. I also tell them that I just think it is a healthier lifestyle. You are technically trespassing on their property. They would not be in teh wrong to call teh police and you could be charged with disturbing the peace. You should be welcoming your new neighbors to their home, not invading their personal space and trying to force a lifestyle on them. They aren't trying to force you to eat a hamburger with them. They chose to eat what they do, as you chose to eat what you want to. You should try a better tatic, such as inviting them over for dinner, and serving a nice vegetarian meal. They should expect it, knowing that you do not consume meat. Maybe they will actually enjoy it. You can't force opinions on anyone. Everyone should be entitled to their own.

Answer 11

Do you work for our UK government? Is this another 'ban' on our civil liberties that will be along soon--the right to eat what we want--to be taken away? I am in complete agreement with the likes of 'crispyed, esmerelda, and geoffreysmallman' here, please dont go around forcing your beliefs on others, it will NOT do anything to aid your cause-it WILL alienate you with your neighbours, and people DO have choices. How would you feel if your neighbours and THEIR friends made 'some nice signs' showing what THEY thought was the truth about vegetarianism, and stood on YOUR driveway when YOU got home--would you be pleased at their demonstration against vegetarian food?...i think not. Everyone has a choice of what to eat in this world--it is not for one set of people to force their beliefs on others, like you are doing.