Contrary to popular belief, the notion that vegans are “out of touch” with the way things really are seem to overlook that a large majority of us were formerly meat eaters. This is a point many miss.

That means we’re intimately aware of all the communal pig roasts, barbecues, festive holiday traditions where dead animals decorated the table’s centerpiece. In fact, many of us at one time liked eating meat and dairy.

So what changed?

We were confronted. Not by outraged vegans. But by our own conscience. The truth is that most people who choose to stop eating meat and go 100% vegan were not coerced into doing so. This never works, by the way.

We went vegan because we did our own research. It wasn’t because of some vegan’s brilliant argument to persuade us to make the switch. No. It’s simple really.

We had the courage to watch the videos most people avoid to know the truth about how animals are really treated. And discovered for ourselves the great lengths that big meat and dairy are willing to go to ensure that their billion dollar industry continues unscathed by opposition.

This brings me to another point: vegans gain absolutely nothing monetarily for standing up to balkers and internet trolls. There isn’t a financial incentive. The only ones apparently marinading in their own panic and fear of financial ruin are the leaders behind big meat and dairy.

So don’t believe what I have to say. Do your own research. Sit with what you’re willing to tolerate and what you’re willing to support. I’ve listened to vegan arguments from the other side once.

But it wasn’t until I personally decided to do my own research is when I could no longer live with myself knowing what I’ve been supporting all these years.

I’ve accomplished on my own what no amount of persuasion or coercion could pry me to do: I went cruelty free completely on my own. And you can too. Please do your own research.
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The Game Changers
What the Health
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Cowspiracy
Seaspiracy
Okja
Earthlings
Dominion

Websites
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Anonymous for the Voiceless

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