Dairy cows do not live decent lives, and the dairy industry directly supports the veal industry. I’m not going to hate on you for your lifestyle or anything, I just wanted to give you some information.

When I cut meat out of my diet, I had some difficulties with my shopping budget and finding new recipes. There are actually a whole bunch of vegetarian and vegan blogs that can help you to cook tasty, inexpensive food. Also, farmer’s markets are a wonderful way to save money and help the local community.  I kind of understand the whole willpower thing. When I became a vegetarian, I needed moral support at the beginning which I just didn’t get. Not because I wanted to eat meat again, mind you, but because the experience was surprisingly isolating. I’d show up for some social event and there’d be nothing that I could eat, so I’d have to leave early. Sometimes when I said I was vegetarian because we were ordering food I’d get a diatribe about how stupid I was being. People would mock me, tell me stories about slaughtering animals (especially turtles) and encourage me to eat meat again. The reality is that meat-eaters also tout the superiority of their diet. They are sometimes cruel to people who make different choices.  I don’t agree with you about eating meat, but I give you credit for sharing your story without mocking anyone.

Thank you. Anyone whose attitude is, “All meat eaters [aka 99% of human history] are stupid and selfish and murderers” doesn’t want to engage in any kind of conversation. Convert or be a terrible person forever. I certainly agree that most mass-produced meat practices are in need of a severe overhaul, but veganism (and, honestly, even healthy eating) is a decision of privilege. Instead of telling people how horrible they are for eating tacos, how about you work on making fresh produce affordable?