In the first place, the writer is awfully concerned about what other people think.
And in the second place--such bullying is characteristic of those disgusting people who call themselves progressives or liberals or whatever the Orwellian newspeak du jour. They are determined to control everyone and everything. They are narrow-minded, dogmatic, and the opposite of liberal. And they have only contempt for liberty and individual freedom.
I saw these people for what they are many years ago, and time and careful observation have only confirmed my conclusions about them.
I have been a vegetarian for many years. It has nothing to do with anyone but me.
I certainly don't feel guilty or apologetic--or anything else--because of a bunch of thugs.
Pretty sure Zombie was being tongue in cheek. Or tofu in cheek.