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Elisa Camahort Page's avatar

Thanks for tackling these fundamentally disingenuous "arguments" against veganism. They drive me crazy!!

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Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's avatar

:) I know. Just trying to offer an alternative perspective. :)

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Stella Kay's avatar

Dunning-Kruger effect. They think they've ingeniously come up with an argument that devastates veganism. Cue the eye rolls.

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Valerie Howell's avatar

Great article. I'm saving this one!

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Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's avatar

Thanks, Valerie! :) (Feel free to share, too!) xo

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Donna Dorris's avatar

The first reason I'm vegan is for my health. The second reason is just like you said: "being vegan is knowing that my behavior is consistent with my values. " That is so important to me.

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Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's avatar

Ditto, Donna. Thanks for sharing that. See you in Croatia! :)

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Erika A's avatar

Jon and I were talking about this yesterday as someone at his work brought this up (most likely not in a curious, generous manner). My first statement was “I bet Colleen has something about this!”… and here it is. Will send along for their reading pleasure!

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Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's avatar

Ahh -- that's amazing, Erika!!! How serendipitous!! :) Love it. So glad I can help.

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