I honestly don't mean to be offensive but I'm curious, how many animal rights activists are vegan and don't use any type of animal derived products (meds, clothing, etc)?
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Stewie_G
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I would say 'most'. I don't, and I bought a belt, for instance in 2004 that is still fine. I would have gone through half a dozen leather belts in that time. The real challenge is shoes. I either go through pair after pair of $70 polymer work boots or spend $200 on a pair that actually lasts. I don't wear anything but heavy work boots though so people who are into Chucks, etc. are pretty well off in that department. Medicine is much more difficult to pin down. Supplements are often created with animal products, as are most prescription meds in capsules (cellulose caps are more expensive than gelatin and break down in transit more easily). At least we no longer have to use nonsynthetic insulin (not that -that- many vegans are diabetic) or levothyroxine, which used to be made from powdered animal glands.
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I would assume they would have to be otherwise they aren't practicing what they preach which would be a bit hypocritical really...wouldn't it?
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Speaking for myself, I don't see that wanting animals to be treated humanely would mean I don't eat meat or wear animal derived products. There are humane ways to raise and kill animals, and objectionable ways. In nature, animals that kill others for food don't care if the prey suffers or not, but humans can be more selective. Some animal rights activists are blindly following a fad, without regard to the consequences, but I don't. I believe my "prey" has the "right" to be treated with respect for it's whole life and death.
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