I lean towards yes, but I'm not fully convinced at this time.
Actually, it is best to distinguish between vegetarian and vegan.
Vegetarian - chooses to avoid consuming animal flesh and by-products
Vegan - not satisfied to choose to avoid consuming animal flesh and by-products, but also wants to make this choice FOR YOU because he or she is smarter and more compassionate than you could ever hope to be
Vegetarians can be straight; vegans generally have pillows that are riddled with teeth marks.