Locavores and former vegans hunting deer

[Gryphon noir]

Vegetarians that I have met in Vancouver seem to break down into two main groups: those who don't eat meat for ethical reasons, and those who cite health reasons. Among stricter vegans, the environmental aspect is also promoted, particularly by groups like Earthsave.
More often than not the "ethical" group tends toward a sort of religious fervour about not eating animal products, and anthropomorphising is very common. Recently there was an add on the city buses with a picture of a cow with the bi-line "Milk comes from a grieving mother."

I've been very active in food security issues and teaching in my neighbourhood, and I find that people are getting excited about the sheer power of being able to grow some of their own food. Many, but not all, of our local gardeners are vegan or vegetarian, but there is also a growing sentiment that it is as much the source of the meat as the meat itself that is seen as problematic, from ethical, environmental and health perspectives.

I think if I had access to wild meat, I would probably eat it, especially if I trusted the person who hunted the animal and dressed it.

[azwildcat96]

I think if I had access to wild meat, I would probably eat it, especially if I trusted the person who hunted the animal and dressed it.

If you want something done right, do it yourself!

[Gryphon noir]

If you want something done right, do it yourself!

Good point. That would probably be a defining line for me, since really don't miss eating meat. Need and desire are strong motivations, and if those were strong enough, one would want to do it do it right.