If we disapprove of it we’ll want to help change it. If we don’t, then it’s likely we’ll feel guilty about our own involvement in it. It comes down to what value we put upon having a clear conscience as opposed to having a guilty conscience for giving support and encouragement to those who pollute the environment and exploit animals. If we buy unethical products, we are collaborating in the very thing we want to see changed. By promoting sustainable systems, by putting forward our arguments, we not only show concern for the planet and especially the animals but also for the easing of the human conscience.
Once we get this far there’s one further step to consider – how non-violent are we going to be? Whether we are compassionate repairers or enthusiastic advocates of a vegan diet, it matters not a jot unless we are already convinced of the effectiveness of non-violent repair. By having an even deeper principle to guide us, we can conduct ourselves with dignity. I don’t mean passivity, I mean dignified outrageousness!
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