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• MoonlightFox@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

  I am unfortunately not. It was more meant as a way to say that for instance criminals (yes, even the worst ones) have value. That they deserve to live and have a decent life, no matter what.

  That immigrants and asylum seekers should be treated with respect and given the help they need.

  But also that animals have value. The way a lot of animals are treated is in no way acceptable.

  I have tried being a vegetarian in the past, but have failed every time.

  Sorry to disappoint. I wish I was better.

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  • jerkface@lemmy.ca ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

    The ole’ carnist blind spot. It is extremely fatiguing to hold contradictory beliefs as you do, and to have to constantly edit your thoughts to protect yourself from the profound psychological effects of such contradictions.

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    • MoonlightFox@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

      Its one of many contradictory ways I live my life. I am well aware of many of them, and change them gradually to align myself more with my beliefs. I find that I manage OK, but sometimes wish I was better.

      I’ll probably become ovo lacto flexitarian in the future. That was what I managed to be for the longest. And it has 80% of the same effect or more. The rule was that I never bought meat or made food with meat. When I was served meat at family or friends, I would just eat it then. It reduced all the social friction, and made it so much easier. I lasted for a year or two.

      Pure vegan is unrealistic short term for me. Maybe I’ll try in the future, or flexitarian vegan instead of ovo lacto flexitarian. Not sure.

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