Posted by Emily (68.13.144.194) on January 30, 2003 at 12:34:03:
In Reply to: Re: To any vegans posted by Diarm (194.125.220.110) on January 30, 2003 at 12:12:25:
I haven't read much about the evils of banks so I'm not really qualified to comment. I'm not avoiding anything because I don't know what there is to avoid. Instead of criticizing me and giving obscure examples like "How else can you explain people who put huge effort into "right-on" shopping, but do all their banking with conglomerates that finance child slavery in Haiti?", why not tell me how to help? Give me some links, some articles, show me how I can help. I am more than open to ideas like this but I wouldn't have any idea how to start. I'm not against you. Teach me, Dee! I don't care about my bank and the only reason I use them is because my mom set up the account for me when I was 14. I've never given it a second thought until now. You have to remember that some people want to learn, and they want to be taught.
Also, I don't consider myself to be an activist by any means. I am also not out to change the world in my own lifetime. Going vegan was my choice and I don't abuse others for not making the same choices I have. I may argue against the practice of killing, but not against the individuals that fund it. I might say, "It's wrong to kill", but not "You're an asshole for funding death." I plan to teach my children all that I learn, and those that are closest to me. I would never force my life on anyone, but if they choose to follow the same path as me, then I'll help them along the way. There's no use in bullying people.