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With reference to Roxy comments regarding petrochemicals, I agree wholly that they are not ideal and are in fact, through various effects on the planet, contributing the the scarily inevitable downfall of our plant (As a species we're fucking cunts).
My question would be where should I, in your opinion, draw the line?
"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegan" denotes a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude — as far as is possible and practical — all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, animals and the environment. In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals.
The grey area would be surrounding humans. The general Vegan opinion is that we are animals too thus the ideology extends to not harming humans. I'm aware that usage of Petrochemicals is doing just that but am left without an alternative short of using animal by products. If you ever see my affinity lopro it has a second hand leather saddle which Murtle was kind enough to give to me as he knew I wouldn't buy a new one. This was due to a conversation regarding our favourite saddles and I mentioned that I couldn't replace the one I had stolen.
With reference to the brooks sponsorship and provision of a saddle to each player. I'd be left with two options from my personal point of view. Either I could give the saddle to somebody for free (I wouldn't sell it as that would contribute to profiting from the exploitation of animals) or keep it until I kill the current saddle and effectively freegan it.
I personally believe that wastage is more insulting to life than simple killing. To kill something and then use it is far more beneficial to the planet than kill something then dump it.
As a totally random way to finish this mini-rant. Are you all aware that Milk derived Lactose is added during the production of almost all rubbers. Hence Tyres are not vegan.