I wouldn't try to shame someone with a drug addiction but I don't think this is anything similar. What would you say to someone who said they were going to give up plastic straws but gave in and still used them once a week for example? There's certain cases where strong disapproval is more valid and you can't blame lack of self control so much.

I'd argue giving people too much of a break doesn't help either.

I think a big part about why people can't give up meat is that they're surrounded by people telling them it's okay. There's people that know meat is bad for climate change and know killing animals is wrong but won't reduce their meat eating because they see people around them are complacent too.

I'd be interested to see some evidence that promoting the "baby steps" approach is the right one because it could easily be making it worse.

I believe more in a overall balance. You can’t get everyone to be vegan, the earth simply can’t support that.

Genuinely curious, why can't Earth support everyone eating vegan? I thought it took more land, water, soil, and resources in general to produce meat? Is it about transportation, or Arctic climates where fresh fruit and veg is not available?

You're supporting and putting more money into the beef industry by buying leather though. You don't kill cows directly by buying milk either, but the milked cow will eventually be slaughtered for meat too and its male offspring used as veal.

> I believe more in a overall balance. You can’t get everyone to be vegan, the earth simply can’t support that.

Fair enough, but "vegan" isn't the term to use to describe your beliefs then.