[tob2]

I have tried to be a vegan but found that my protein needs are higher than offered in a fruit and vegetgable diet. Coupled with the fact that I'm allergic to legumes (soy beans being one with the most protein and peanuts too), a vegan diet is not suitable for me. There are many wonderful and tasty offerings from a vegan menue and I frequently use them. The conflict I had over eating meat is now gone. I do as the Native Americans do, bless the soul of the animal which is contributing to my meal, my shoes, my clothing. While I'm sympathatic with efforts to reduce cruelty to animals, I find the tactics used to force everyone to be a vegetarian nauseating. Life is not "one size fits all". Bullying and terrorism are just that, no matter who does it and no matter what the cause. People should be allowed to choose own their eating plan and given all the information available necessary to make an informed choice. BTW, I have found Burger King's veggie burger lacking. It's soggy, thin and falls apart quickly. Garden burgers from the frozen foods section of the grocery store is much, much better.

[driftless]

You may bless the animals all you want. I doubt other carnivorous mammals do. I believe they probably just eat their kills with no extra ceremony. Unless of course you're thanking the critter you're about to eat for being so tasty.