I have just read an article by this name in the latest copy of 'The Vegan' and, although it only scratches the surface of the issue, I found it gave me food for thought.
Essentially the article asserts that we probably do more harm than good by adopting such a 'hard-line' approach to our Veganism. For instance, by questioning waiters at restaurants when with friends, a negative image of Veganism is conveyed, showing it as 'too difficult' and therefore putting people off.
Of course, the other side of the coin is that by lessening our devotion to such a 'strict' practice, we may devalue the whole meaning of the Vegan philosiphy, to the point where it is seen as hypocritical and where people do not take it seriously.
What do you think? Could we lessen the suffering of animals and promote a more compassionate way of living by slightly letting down our guard at appropriate times? Would this help us reach a stage where 'full' Veganism is more feasible?
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