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The problem I have with this argument for individuals is that adopting these behaviours has negligible impact on an individual scale. Put another way: if the wo

• myshpa 3y ago
  I get that adopting sustainable vegan behaviors may not seem like a big deal on your own. But even small changes can make a difference. When fewer people consume fish/meat, it motivates politicians to take action on environmental issues. By cutting back on consumption, we can push politicians to implement environmental regulations. In a capitalist system, our choices as consumers shape the rules. Your actions matter, benefiting non-consumed beings. By inspiring others and setting an example, anyone can contribute to a larger movement for a more sustainable and healthier planet. Veganism is the fastest growing social justice and environmental movement.
• 9dev 3y ago
  The answer is twofold. For one, you already do things that don’t have a direct, measurable impact, such as voting: you do that because it matches your beliefs. As soon as you make up your mind about something, it will become part of your moral compass and influence your decisions. If you happen to conclude that intelligent beings deserve to live (and do so with a minimum amount of dignity), it would be disingenuous to your own morals to keep on eating them or tolerate their abuse. The second part of the answer is just a meta-observation: at the end of the day, nobody but yourself can’t judge you. At some point I got to value being able to look myself in the mirror, and part of that is being honest with myself.