I have to agree with nlh. Could the world eat less meat? Sure but the key word is less not none at all. I am part of the food chain and part of the cycle of life. As a human being, I'm meant to be an omnivore. There are nutrients you cannot get in a vegan diet without artificially supplementing it. And yes soy milk fortified with calcium and B12 is a supplement. I'm just not going to place animals higher than my own nature.

I will ensure that my meat that I consume is from a humane farm. 98% of my meat comes within 50 miles of where I live from farms that I visit. The price is higher than just going to a mega mart but we eat less meat as a result. I also make sure to eat as much whole foods as I can and as little processed foods as I can. Which frankly is more than I can say for the tofutti, wheat seitan, soy cheese, veganaise eating vegans that I know.