[Stephanie R]

We can argue about the definition of ‘vegetarian’, but it seems like what you are really concerned about is the hypocrisy of a person who eats some products which will cause animals to suffer, while claiming moral superiority under the title of ‘vegetarian’ by abstaining from other products which also cause animals to suffer. I fall under this category as I eat eggs and dairy and trace-meat such as e-numbers, but no flesh. I eat these foods not because I consider them less immoral than flesh, but because I would prefer to dedicate the time it would take to maintain strict veganism through menu-planning, product-checking etc on what I consider to be morally more important activities, such as working hard at my ethical career, and one day, bringing up my children properly. As my un-veganism stems from a balancing of moral priorities, I do not see it as hypocritical to do what I can, but not everything possible, to reduce animal suffering.

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Name : Stephanie R, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Atheist, Age : 23, City : London, State : NA, Country : United Kingdom, Occupation : Equality Officer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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