Poll: Why do you (not) eat meat?

[Miroku2235]

I eat it because it's murder. Tasty, tasty murder.

 

[Vivace-Vivian]

I'm not a vegetarian but I rarely eat meat. Why? I think it's overrated, and far too expensive.

 

[Jadak]

As someone on the first page said (but I won't quote, because people still quoting you multiple pages later is annoying), I eat meat for the same reason I eat anything, it tastes good.

There's been plenty of posts trying to justify why they eat meat, or stating that they can't which is why they don't.

I don't see the need to justify anything, I like meat, I'm allowed to eat meat, I will eat meat. That's it, I do not care where it comes from nor how the animals were treated beyond any health implications it may have on me.

 

[Denamic]

My metabolism is way up there.
I get hungry minutes after I finish eating.
If I abstained from meat, I'd starve to death.
Or waste away and weigh like 25kg.

Edit: Also, it's tasty.

 

[Biosophilogical]

I can't justify unnecessary slaughter to myself, so even though I liked the taste and it made up a large part of my diet at the time, I stopped eating meat. The ridicule I had to put up with when I gave it up was so absurd that it only strengthened my resolve.

I'd actually like to steal your post. Not because I .. agree, as such, but because of the word 'unnecessary'.

I think that if it was practical for me to live on a vegetarian diet (or at least cut out meat from animals with higher-order thinking[footnote]Love me some salmon[/footnote]) I would probably do it (or at least make an effort). I just think the word 'unnecessary' can be a bit less black and white than it sounds. I mean, does necessary mean "There are alternatives" or does it mean "There are financially viable alternatives" or does it mean "I am my own provider and can therefore choose what I do and do not eat without it impacting on others"? I currently live with my parents, so saying "I will only eat fish, plant life and any nutritious rocks I may or may not find" is not only impractical, but would inconvenience my parents (as they are the ones who would predominantly purchase/choose what food we eat as a family).

So I almost agree with what you said, but while it seems fairly cut and dry from a theoretical perspective, when I take into account personal circumstances, it becomes less clear than you make it seem.

EDIT:

Greetings humans. Today I would simply like to know, why do you eat meat? And if you do not eat meat, you can tell why not.

I do not eat meat because I believe it is harmful for the environment. And I hate the greasy taste it leaves in my mouth. Also: "Look at me! I'm so hipster for not eating meat!"

Now your turn!

Because I believe that eating plants is immoral.
Also you are using a computer that is harmful to the environment. Go live off the grid with no power or vehicles and grow all of your own food and then we can talk.

This made me think of this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmK0bZl4ILM]

 

[iblis666]

Morally I object to eating meat (although stem cell test tube meat would be ok) and i can resist bacon, But vegetable currys just don't hack it.

Morally I object to eating vegetables they are for industry and making my air ... and seasoning

Because I take a rather dark pleasure in knowing that for me to exist, other must die, even if they are animals. I have even looked my (now dead) cat in the face several times and told him that if it came down to it, I'd eat him to live. Miss that lil guy.

The more sane reason is because I can. I evolved to be able to digest meat, and it carries some benefiets to it. Yes, too much red meat is bad for you, stop harping on it. Hell, anything overdone is bad for you. Even drinking too much water can kill you. Everything in moderation folks, and that includes tasty, tasty meat!

I tell my cat all the time that she would be the first of my families 3 cats to become stew in an emergency, though to be fair she is like 20 lbs and when we got her i did want to name her emergency rations

 

[Blondefool]

I do not eat meat because I believe it is harmful for the environment.

Soya farming is pretty destructive to the environment as well from what I can gather. Neither options are particularly sustainable

However, back to the OP, I eat meat partially because I grew up with but mainly because I love the taste of it. Nothing like a roll with bacon and square sausage on a Sunday with a coffee and the paper!

 

[BaronUberstein]

I don't eat meat because I see this when I see animals. :3

My first thought was "I hate rabbits...duck tastes good, I wonder if rabbit does?"

Cuteness does not phase me.

Also, because I like meat, it tastes good. Of course I really should eat more veggies, got to have a balanced diet.

 

[Sonic Doctor]

Well, I'm very picky when it comes to meat. I eat only chicken, bacon, and pepperoni on my pizza.

I just don't like the smell, taste, and texture of other meats. On top of that, I only eat chicken that is properly breaded, so no grilled. I don't like chewy meat or meat that I have to chew a good deal to get it apart from the whole or just into pieces. Looking at fast food, other than KFC, I like Wendy's chicken the best. On McDonald's, I like their new McBites(Basically popcorn chicken, though KFC's popcorn chicken is better) better than their McNuggets.

Secondly on the chicken, it has to be free of the bone or I won't eat it, so boneless.

On bacon, it must be crisp/crunchy. I can eat chewy bacon, but I don't eat it gladly.

I maybe weird with my eating habits, but all that really matters is that I eat bacon.

And speaking of weird, next time if you ever have Wendy's nuggets and a chocolate frosty, dip the nuggets in the frosty. Now that is a treat. A frosty, not just for dipping french fries anymore.

Because I can...?

Look, I'm under the opinion that there's room for all God's creature right next to the diced potatoes and the veggies smothered in some kind of tasty sauce. It's not my fault they are delicious that way.

So, you're a cannibal? Humans are one of God's creatures as well.

 

[New Frontiersman]

I do eat meat because as an omnivore meats are a necessary part of my daily diet, and is required for me to get my daily protein intake. To maintain a healthy diet I require fruits, vegetables, meats, grains, and dairy.

 

[Cpu46]

Because I love meat more than most other foods. Lamb, venison, and Beef especially. Oh my the many different recipes that I could list. Gyro's, Jerky, Beaver Balls[footnote]No beavers are harmed in the production of this dish. It is simply cubes of sirloin Steak, toped with a slice of jalapeño, wrapped in bacon, and broiled. Taste divine though the name puts a lot of people off but hey, more for me.[/footnote], veal, steak, burgers. God how I love meat.

I don't eat meat because I see this when I see animals. :3

Not trying to pull you over to the wonderful world of omnivores but that picture reminded me of past experience.

At one point eating anything originally small and fuzzy was a no-no for me, since my friend had/has several pet rabbits. However there came one day when I was at my grandpa's cabin an hour or so drive away from the nearest grocery store, food was low enough that we would otherwise have to just eat junk food, and the rabbits (Wild! Not my friends!) were an annoyance for the cabin's garden. Needless to say we had rabbit that night. Don't regret it, rabbit stew is damn good. No longer have the issue anymore and I don't hold my friends pet rabbits (which are adorable by the way!) and think "you would be tasty in a stew" nor would I try and eat them under any normal circumstance.

 

[Wushu Panda]

Greetings humans. Today I would simply like to know, why do you eat meat? And if you do not eat meat, you can tell why not.

I do not eat meat because I believe it is harmful for the environment. And I hate the greasy taste it leaves in my mouth. Also: "Look at me! I'm so hipster for not eating meat!"

Now your turn!

first off, there is nothing enlightening about your post. so the fact you would have that as a option clearly labels you as a self-absorbed, arrogant PoS.

Secondly, it is in NO WAY harmful to the environment. Eating regular proportions of meat is actually the best thing for the environment.

This is my problem with most vegetarians. You praise yourselves for doing something you dont even understand. Eating meat, especially meat that was hunted from a local animal population, is not only very healthy but helps keep the environment in balance.

I dont mind it when people are vegetarians. I just hate it when they announce it to everyone as if they deserve some type of award or attempt to convert other assholes to their idiotic ideals. Please do some research before you spew more of those farts you love so much.

 

[Zen Toombs]

Greetings humans.

Said like you're not one of us.

I do not eat meat because I believe it is harmful for the environment.

Same here. Cows fart, a lot.

I'm personally quasi-vegitarian, in that I choose not to eat beef or pork. I've been doing it for several years now, and by now either one of the two is slightly revolting to me. /shrug

 

[Fiz_The_Toaster]

Well, I'm very picky when it comes to meat. I eat only chicken, bacon, and pepperoni on my pizza.

I just don't like the smell, taste, and texture of other meats. On top of that, I only eat chicken that is properly breaded, so no grilled. I don't like chewy meat or meat that I have to chew a good deal to get it apart from the whole or just into pieces. Looking at fast food, other than KFC, I like Wendy's chicken the best. On McDonald's, I like their new McBites(Basically popcorn chicken, though KFC's popcorn chicken is better) better than their McNuggets.

Secondly on the chicken, it has to be free of the bone or I won't eat it, so boneless.

On bacon, it must be crisp/crunchy. I can eat chewy bacon, but I don't eat it gladly.

I maybe weird with my eating habits, but all that really matters is that I eat bacon.

And speaking of weird, next time if you ever have Wendy's nuggets and a chocolate frosty, dip the nuggets in the frosty. Now that is a treat. A frosty, not just for dipping french fries anymore.

Because I can...?

Look, I'm under the opinion that there's room for all God's creature right next to the diced potatoes and the veggies smothered in some kind of tasty sauce. It's not my fault they are delicious that way.

So, you're a cannibal? Humans are one of God's creatures as well.

Oh goodness no! I only eat the cute and adorable ones, like cows and sheep.

 

[Hat Man]

Because if the pig could eat me, it would.

Not even joking, if a pig gets the chance it will eat you.

 

[Sonic Doctor]

Because I can...?

Look, I'm under the opinion that there's room for all God's creature right next to the diced potatoes and the veggies smothered in some kind of tasty sauce. It's not my fault they are delicious that way.

So, you're a cannibal? Humans are one of God's creatures as well.

Oh goodness no! I only eat the cute and adorable ones, like cows and sheep.

I figured. I commented because the play on words was funny.

 

[Fiz_The_Toaster]

Because I can...?

Look, I'm under the opinion that there's room for all God's creature right next to the diced potatoes and the veggies smothered in some kind of tasty sauce. It's not my fault they are delicious that way.

So, you're a cannibal? Humans are one of God's creatures as well.

Oh goodness no! I only eat the cute and adorable ones, like cows and sheep.

I figured. I commented because the play on words was funny.

Yeah, I didn't really pick up on it until your comment, and it made me chuckle.