Is It ‘Un-American’ to Avoid Meat? WWYD Tackles Vegan-Bashing

[obamanut2012]

When a couple forces a hot dog on a young girl in a New Jersey restaurant, neighboring diners are confused and surprised; the girl’s mother had clearly said that the family does not eat meat, dairy or animal by-products.

“Everyone eats hamburgers, it’s un-American not to eat meat,” said the man, urging the girl to enjoy the hot dog.

“So she gets no protein,” added his companion.


http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2012/02/is-it-un-american-to-avoid-meat-wwyd-tackles-vegan-bashing/


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Very interesting! Those Commie Pinko Vegans (I know people who think this, btw).

[southernyankeebelle]

1. No one should force meat on a person who does not want to eat meat. My goodness. I am

not a vegan and wouldn't want them to force me to eat it. People should not impose on each other like that.

[Boudica the Lyoness]

2. I'm glad this really didn't happen.

"In this case, the meat-eating duo and the vegan family actually are actors playing roles in a scenario for ABC News’ “What Would You Do?” filmed at the Mason Jar Grill, in Mahwah, N.J".

[customerserviceguy]

3. Back when I was in high school drama class

and we did this out in public, we called it "guerrilla theatre". Only it was one-shot performance art, no recording devices.

[obamanut2012]

5. I really enjoy this show

It's very interesting.

[customerserviceguy]

8. So, are people actually responding to the anti-veggie actors?

I figure it's like Jay Leno's "Jaywalking", the 80% of the people who know the answers to his questions will never be featured on the segment.

[Bluzmann57]

4. Here in Iowa, we have lots of meat

And as a loyal Iowan, I don't give a damn if a person eats meat or not. It is ridiculous and wrong for one person or group to force his/hers/ their beliefs and lifestyle onto anyone else.
I will say as a loyal Iowan, we grow lots of vegetables here too, so if you don't eat meat, get Iowa veggies.

[handmade34]

6. ...if being American means

supporting industries that contribute significantly to global warming, the destruction of our environment and the abuse of animals, consuming products that contain additives that disrupt natural body processes, cause cancer and diabetes and contribute to obesity and intimidating your fellow citizens... then maybe avoiding meat is "un-American"


sarcasm aside... many people spent too much time criticizing how I eat and trying to get me to eat differently... I am much healthier than they are now! Being American is respecting diversity and taking care of our land and people...

[Ecumenist]

7. I know how to combine the correct vegtables to make a complete protein and

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if that little girl didn't want meat, I would have never forced her. I don't believe in it. UNAMERICAN?? What does that mean? There are good quality supplements to provide any extra vitamins she may need. ORGANICALLY derived too. I'm not a vegan but there's nothing wrong with living life that way if it works for you.

[provis99]

9. vegetarianism is frankly healthier.

and I say that as the typical American addicted to meat.

[HopeHoops]

10. E-FUCKING-GADS! My daughter just commented on that from Hungary.

It's the most recent entry: http://KrystinasCrossings.com

[obamanut2012]

11. I really like your daughter's posts

Make sure she knows that!

[agent46]

12. Ever see those Black Angus ads?

There's a certain cowboy machismo associated with a hearty meat eater that is considered "American"

[obamanut2012]

13. True -- and even how Oprah was sued commenting about Mad Cow