2046:
From a vegan’s point of view,
protesting is right. We know we aren’t a bunch of oiks. We know the aggro image
is not fair for the majority of us. Most of us - nicer people you couldn’t
meet. Sure, some are shouters and some are a bit aggro, and yes, it does harm
the cause, but (in fairness) the aggro activist feels passion and isn’t afraid
to show it.
Lets us be outrageous, but be
aware that the aggressive approach gets us nowhere.
Our subject is a tricky one
to handle. When we speak with any aggression in our voice, it puts people off.
And because ‘animal matters’ have to be explained in serious tones
(necessarily, it’s a very dark subject) this makes the whole matter potentially
unattractive. Without trying too hard, omnivores can easily dislike vegans. But
is that partly because of our own prickliness, with anyone who puts up opposite
arguments? We should be encouraging argument and disagreement, in order to
stimulate discussion.
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