I think veganism is a bit narcissistic. The philosphy behind it I think elevates animals status illogically.
Why so? Part of the vegan community do it because eating plant based is healthier than the usual American diet.
The nutritional aspects of veganism are one thing. I'm just criticizing the near-religious attittude towards animal prodcuts for moral reasons.
Yes in that sense I agree with you but like with anything extremism is not a good thing and exists everywhere.
For example: I don't think that animals should be afforded the same rights as human beings.
But do you agree that they should not be treated in an extremely barbaric way?
I agree that the barbarism towards animals should be minimized where possible. That is not the same thing, however, as assuming that eating animals is some kind of irrational "speciesism." I think that attitude denies the value of human rights.
Yes, I agree with you. I am currently a vegetarian and have some thoughts of embracing veganism but I do get irritated when I see the extreme people mistreating people that eat animals as if they are murderers.