Is vegetarianism hypocritical?

So yes, I believe someone who refrains from eating dairy but still eats meat is as hypocritical as a vegetarian. Now, vegetarians do promote awareness of animal treatment by refraining from eating their flesh. In this they are practicing what they preach. However, their is a hole in their argument- dairy. read more

There's no denying that a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle is a more compassionate one, if all other factors are held constant, than a non-vegan lifestyle. It's most likely compassion that makes people vegan, rather than veganism making people compassionate. read more

Yes, I am declining to harm animals to the extent that is “possible and practicable” for me. And yes, I get to define that standard for myself, because as vegans have demonstrated over and over again with their ridiculously hypocritical claims, being vegan is WHATEVER THEY WANT IT TO MEAN. read more