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obamanut2012

(25,911 posts)
Sun Feb 12, 2012, 08:41 PM Feb 2012

Is It ‘Un-American’ to Avoid Meat? WWYD Tackles Vegan-Bashing

When a couple forces a hot dog on a young girl in a New Jersey restaurant, neighboring diners are confused and surprised; the girl’s mother had clearly said that the family does not eat meat, dairy or animal by-products.

“Everyone eats hamburgers, it’s un-American not to eat meat,” said the man, urging the girl to enjoy the hot dog.

“So she gets no protein,” added his companion.


http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2012/02/is-it-un-american-to-avoid-meat-wwyd-tackles-vegan-bashing/


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Very interesting! Those Commie Pinko Vegans (I know people who think this, btw).



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Is It ‘Un-American’ to Avoid Meat? WWYD Tackles Vegan-Bashing (Original Post) obamanut2012 Feb 2012 OP
No one should force meat on a person who does not want to eat meat. My goodness. I am southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #1
I'm glad this really didn't happen. Boudica the Lyoness Feb 2012 #2
Back when I was in high school drama class customerserviceguy Feb 2012 #3
I really enjoy this show obamanut2012 Feb 2012 #5
So, are people actually responding to the anti-veggie actors? customerserviceguy Feb 2012 #8
Here in Iowa, we have lots of meat Bluzmann57 Feb 2012 #4
...if being American means handmade34 Feb 2012 #6
I know how to combine the correct vegtables to make a complete protein and Ecumenist Feb 2012 #7
vegetarianism is frankly healthier. provis99 Feb 2012 #9
E-FUCKING-GADS! My daughter just commented on that from Hungary. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #10
I really like your daughter's posts obamanut2012 Feb 2012 #11
Ever see those Black Angus ads? agent46 Feb 2012 #12
True -- and even how Oprah was sued commenting about Mad Cow obamanut2012 Feb 2012 #13
 

southernyankeebelle

(11,304 posts)
1. No one should force meat on a person who does not want to eat meat. My goodness. I am
Sun Feb 12, 2012, 08:46 PM
Feb 2012

not a vegan and wouldn't want them to force me to eat it. People should not impose on each other like that.

 

Boudica the Lyoness

(2,899 posts)
2. I'm glad this really didn't happen.
Sun Feb 12, 2012, 08:50 PM
Feb 2012

"In this case, the meat-eating duo and the vegan family actually are actors playing roles in a scenario for ABC News’ “What Would You Do?” filmed at the Mason Jar Grill, in Mahwah, N.J".

customerserviceguy

(25,183 posts)
3. Back when I was in high school drama class
Sun Feb 12, 2012, 08:53 PM
Feb 2012

and we did this out in public, we called it "guerrilla theatre". Only it was one-shot performance art, no recording devices.

customerserviceguy

(25,183 posts)
8. So, are people actually responding to the anti-veggie actors?
Sun Feb 12, 2012, 11:24 PM
Feb 2012

I figure it's like Jay Leno's "Jaywalking", the 80% of the people who know the answers to his questions will never be featured on the segment.

Bluzmann57

(12,336 posts)
4. Here in Iowa, we have lots of meat
Sun Feb 12, 2012, 08:54 PM
Feb 2012

And as a loyal Iowan, I don't give a damn if a person eats meat or not. It is ridiculous and wrong for one person or group to force his/hers/ their beliefs and lifestyle onto anyone else.
I will say as a loyal Iowan, we grow lots of vegetables here too, so if you don't eat meat, get Iowa veggies.

handmade34

(22,755 posts)
6. ...if being American means
Sun Feb 12, 2012, 09:11 PM
Feb 2012

supporting industries that contribute significantly to global warming, the destruction of our environment and the abuse of animals, consuming products that contain additives that disrupt natural body processes, cause cancer and diabetes and contribute to obesity and intimidating your fellow citizens... then maybe avoiding meat is "un-American"


sarcasm aside... many people spent too much time criticizing how I eat and trying to get me to eat differently... I am much healthier than they are now! Being American is respecting diversity and taking care of our land and people...

Ecumenist

(6,086 posts)
7. I know how to combine the correct vegtables to make a complete protein and
Sun Feb 12, 2012, 10:13 PM
Feb 2012

Last edited Sun Feb 12, 2012, 11:32 PM - Edit history (1)

if that little girl didn't want meat, I would have never forced her. I don't believe in it. UNAMERICAN?? What does that mean? There are good quality supplements to provide any extra vitamins she may need. ORGANICALLY derived too. I'm not a vegan but there's nothing wrong with living life that way if it works for you.

agent46

(1,262 posts)
12. Ever see those Black Angus ads?
Mon Feb 13, 2012, 04:12 PM
Feb 2012

There's a certain cowboy machismo associated with a hearty meat eater that is considered "American"

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