hello folks my name is mead, first time posting as a matter of fact
i've been reading through several of the posts on this forum and i've had this point of view about living, staying alive and not taking a life (if it can be avoided) that i'd like to share.
imho we animals can live in harmony. humans and other animals can be friends and partners that share in a happy sustainable life. we don't need to take the life of another creature for nutrition much less pleasure.
so i propose that it is allowable for a vegan to consume, honey, eggs and dairy when available and not life threatening or demeaning to the partners that provided these elements to us. equally, these beings can exists without ever coming under the threat that their life will be taken away for a place on someone's dinner plate. additionally, the cultivation and protection of our friends such as chickens, bees, goats, cows and such are critically important in healing our planet giving us all the best chance for a sustainable life.
i find it quite easy to go to an extreme when it comes to taking care of ourselves. the one extreme being (imo) the ultra-pure vegan permaculturist that has no animal involvement except from what occurs in a primordial natural way and then the other extreme (which is seen by many as quite alright) the taking of a life because of pleasure/convenience. in the middle somewhere is an exchange between species that doesn't involve killing of a friend
an exchange that links beings in a mutually constructive way that encourages mutual validation.
~m
p.s.
i've been vegan for over 5 years and will soon have chickens and bees. looking forward to sharing in our productive life style.
