LOL there's a pretty definitive bigger picture aspect. The corporate meat production process is horrific. The level of abuse and cruelty is straight up psychotic. Exposure to it is the thing that converts the most people.
Beef "farming"is one of the most environmentally damaging industries on earth. Meat consumption raises health risks across the board, as well as likelihood of obesity.
There are several huge ethical and practical reasons to become vegan.
Those are just excuses to take oneself too seriously.
I respect people's choices but don't feel they're entitled to a cookie.
The oldest is a pure vegan and I don't have any issues making vegan meals. I'm diligent about not mixing utensils, cleaning the cutting board, ingredients, etc.. because it's respectful to the beliefs of others. Whatever nonsensical reason the kid has about bees, honey, meat... picked up off the internet is irrelevant.
It's impossible to live (in modern society) without creating or participating in some level of suffering. Only a fool would be arrogant enough to believe the person schlepping their latte was touching themselves in excitement about being a barista.
Most people get up in the morning and do whatever it takes to survive. Pretending we're self-aware or doing things for a higher purpose makes things easier but doesn't change that simple fact.
