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Be Fair Be Vegan
September 2016
You don’t have to be an animal activist to be a vegan. Of course, like
other social justice issues, the more outspoken you are for veganism or
against animal exploitation, the more pushback you’ll generally receive. But
there are many vegans who refuse to debate the issue with others, preferring
to simply disarm questions or comments with a polite statement that they
care about animals.
More and more, as information about veganism becomes more widespread, vegans
are finding that their friends and family are much more supportive and
accepting than they used to be. When we set an example of being kind and
gentle, we are able to use conversations about veganism as opportunities to
inform and discuss instead of arguing.
It is also worth noting that the abolitionists who fought to free human
slaves may have been seen as extreme, yet no one would fault them today for
speaking out.
If you are outspoken, some people may see you as extreme and some
friendships may fade, but true friends will respect your desire to better
yourself and the world. You can also make use of the myriad of vegan meet-up
groups, social networking sites and support groups online to connect to
others who have the same core ethic as you.
For those who are truly concerned about the possibility of feeling isolated,
we suggest that you ask yourself what is more important to you: being
accepted by a society that doesn’t share your values, or living according to
your principles?
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