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From: reintom@rocky2.UUCP (Tom Reingold)
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Subject: Re: Let's Keep This Discussion Going
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Date: Thu, 13-Feb-86 20:56:27 EST
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> If you think eating meat is the highest symbol of wealth and
> decadence you're out to lunch.  Eating meat is something that
> most Americans do every day without pretense.
>
> ...
> 
> steve

If you think you eat meat without pretense, think of the following.  If
it is suggested that you have a meal without meat, would you think of
it as completeand satisfying?  When someone eats a meatless meal, does
it look as satisfying as one with meat?  Have you gone a day without
meat?  Two days?  A week?  Would it be worthwhile?  If you answer no to
these questions, you certainly have pretensions.  We are affluent
enough in this country to afford to make our stomachs into cemeteries
but is it our right nevertheless?  I remember the taste of meat.  I
still think it *tastes* good but I don't see it as necessary or right.
(Those who disagree with my taste buds may, but I think it's an
unimportant issue.)

Tom Reingold