Now, I have to be vegan!
Posted by dl-bailey on Nov 21, 2009 · Member since Oct 2008 · 286 posts
Today, I had an epiphany when I was protesting in front of McDonalds. How can I feel content just not eating animals. Yes, I may not contribute to the suffering of chickens. Doesn't the cow whose milk I drink also suffer,too? So, for the time being, I will become vegan - it maybe forever. However, I say this to not psych myself out. This may take sometime. The diet part will be easy. I have eaten a vegan diet before without any problems. It is finding inexpensive vegan products that is difficult.
But, then I feel really bad thinking about something having to die so I can wear it's skin. I cried today at the flea market watching all the puppies in the cages waiting to be sold. It was so sad for me. I think the people there thought I was nuts but, it really made me sad that they treat puppies as a business. I just had to share that somewhere so thanks for listening.
That's not nuts. How could people not cry or get upset seeing puppies in little, filthy cages? I surprised that your state allows them to do that. Maybe they don't. Next time call animal control or report them to the ASPCA or Humane Society. You can do it anonymously. Someone has to stand-up for them
I'm definately not a fashionista. So, vegan shoes don't bother me. Does Payless carry non-leather shoes? They are one of the few stores that have shoes above a size 9.
I think so I was reading on http://www.girliegirlarmy.com that shoes from payless are vegan but, that they use sweat shops and cheap labor.
But, then I feel really bad thinking about something having to die so I can wear it's skin. I cried today at the flea market watching all the puppies in the cages waiting to be sold. It was so sad for me. I think the people there thought I was nuts but, it really made me sad that they treat puppies as a business. I just had to share that somewhere so thanks for listening.
That's not nuts. How could people not cry or get upset seeing puppies in little, filthy cages? I surprised that your state allows them to do that. Maybe they don't. Next time call animal control or report them to the ASPCA or Humane Society. You can do it anonymously. Someone has to stand-up for them
I didn't know that. I'm going to see if it is illegal in my state because they sell them all the time like that in flea markets. It's so sad because they have like 5 -6 puppies crowded in a cage.
aren't converse vegan? i am sure u could find those in your size...
larisuena i believe every bit helps... i went vegan completely food wise but am still transitioning out of other animals products in things (buy only vegan now)... eventually i will be there just try your best :)
aren't converse vegan? i am sure u could find those in your size...
larisuena i believe every bit helps... i went vegan completely food wise but am still transitioning out of other animals products in things (buy only vegan now)... eventually i will be there just try your best :)
depends what your definition of 'vegan' is: they're owned by nike and sweatshop operated.
this is unfortunate, because I love converse!
but you can always wear the "No Sweat" brand.
I have around 8 pairs of connys from before I was vegan, and I continue to wear all of them.
if I think somethin is too expensive, I figure out an alternative I can do home made. Ex: I dedicate one day a month (well more like..... 3-5 hours depending on what I'm doing) on making a ton of seitan from scratch. I make different kinds and freeze it. I boil some of the seitan for "chicken", put some of it in a blender for "ground beef", bake/flavor some like pepperoni, make some into luncheon meat type slices, I keep most of it boiled though cuz i can always blenderize or it fry it up like bacon later on. Usually only takes me 3 hours. Only takes longer if I'm multi-tasking.
You should give me some seitan tips. Mine always come out like gross smoosh.
smoosh?? Mine has never "smooshed" how are you doing it and what are you using??
I'm definately not a fashionista. So, vegan shoes don't bother me. Does Payless carry non-leather shoes? They are one of the few stores that have shoes above a size 9.
I think so I was reading on http://www.girliegirlarmy.com that shoes from payless are vegan but, that they use sweat shops and cheap labor.
We just have to do some research to find out which companies don't use sweatshop labor. Mooshoes.com has some great vegan shoes. They're a little expensive, but as a "fashionista," you're probably used to that, right? ;)
If it makes you feel bad to wear an animal's skin & if you realize that continuing to wear leather is not aligned with the principles of veganism, don't do it. Sure, finding cute vegan shoes can sometimes be a challenge, but personally, I feel like that's a price I pay to stay true to my values.
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