In a message dated 1/25/99 4:01:51 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << think vegetarianism has been elevated(?) to religious status. >> Vegetarianism is a religion? Puhleeeeaze. What about the Church of Meat, to whom so many are sacrificed? What about the unquestioned anthropocentrism? This is the pot calling the kettle black. "Tolerance" is just a lame excuse in this case to avoid confrontation about important ethical issues. Do I care whether you like soy sauce or salt? No. Do I care whether you prefer brussel sprouts over lentils? No. Do I care whether you kill your grandmother? Yes.
