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Originally posted by onewhippedpuppy
As for vegans, I've never met one that wasn't a self-rightous little SOB.
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That may be true of those who TOLD YOU they were vegans. I'm sure you've met plenty who didn't find it necessary to proclaim the fact.
I don't know if your statements were directed solely at vegan or included vegetarians too.
FWIW, my wife and I met 10+ yrs ago when we worked together at a deli. She was a vegan at the time but worked with meat everyday without complaint. She remained a vegan for 2+ years, but found it too difficult to maintain a healthy diet. (Much of that was because of local selection). She's now just a run of the mill vegetarian. She has no problem picking up steak & hamburger for me when she gets the groceries. She also has more respect for people who hunt for meat than those who get squeamish at the sight of a vein in their steak.
But overall I agree with you.. anytime someone insists on letting me know that they are a vegan usually ends up being a bit obnoxious. But that's true with many things...anyone who feels they need to announce their political, cultural, class or dietary affiliations usually ends up being annoying.