Monday, July 9, 2012

A Change: Vegan to Total Vegetarian Blog Name Change.

You may have noticed a change to the title of my blog. I want to make it clear that I support all types of vegetarianism and veganism. However, after a couple of months of research and contemplation, I feel it is fair to consider myself a Total Vegetarian instead of a Vegan. I still eat honey and wear wool. I also still wear my old leather belts and shoes. How can I justify throwing my expensive shoes away and buying new ones? That wouldn't help the planet at all.

Veganism is not just about food. It is an ethical decision. Since my main purpose in eating like a Vegan was for health reasons and not ethical reasons, I feel I shouldn't call myself a Vegan.
If I can't promote "genuine, fully ethical veganism," then I shouldn't call myself a vegan. However, I do and still try to purchase items (i.e. clothing, shoes, and etc) that were not made using animal products.
I'm sure I will throw away those leather shoes and belts some day, but until then...I'm a Total Vegetarian.
I know this change could be dangerous because some people might think, "oh, she said she's a vegetarian...that means she can eat cheese." Therefore, you will probably catch me saying, "I eat a vegan diet" if I can't or don't feel like explaining what Total Vegetarianism is. :)

Here's a great article:
http://www.vegsource.com/john-davis/why-vegans-need-total-vegetarians.html

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