Reply #31: The progressive issue is that the food industry is horrible.

[greyl]

So on those grounds alone, it can be argued that it is wrong to support the animal products industry.

I can't imagine a solid argument as to how a meat diet is more virtuous or moral than a vegan one.
It should be obvious to all but the staunchest vegan that it would be immoral to starve to death while sitting in front of a pot of beaf stew.