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In response to "see, I understand vegetarianism is a lifestyle and a life choice, I find it somewhat silly for parents to expect everyone else to adhere to their rule" by CQ

Agreed. I think it's Veggie Dad's lack of willingness to compromise that set people off. (me, certainly)

Posted by Vincent Vermin (aka Dr.Vermin) May 6 '10, 13:06

Vegetarianism is certainly defensible.

"My child will never see his grandmother if she doesn't swear to keep the chicken nuggets away from him", less so.

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He's looking for a way that he doesn't have to do that. -- nm - the liioulu without rummage May 6, 13:11
It doesn't look like either side is willing to compromise -- nm - Roger More May 6, 13:08 3
- True. But... - CarniVermin May 6, 13:14 1
  - It's because he sees it as a moral issue, not a dietary one. It's the same thing as deciding whether the child should go to church when one parent is - Roger More May 6, 13:27
- that's becauase meat is so freaking good -- nm - dogbert May 6, 13:09

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Agreed. I think it's Veggie Dad's lack of willingness to compromise that set people off. (me, certainly)

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