Why I am not a vegan

[Diana]

I don't disagree they feel pain, and that they desire to live, but you're kidding yourself if you think animals have the same perspective as being used for food as you do.  

Do you maybe think the animal consciousness knows the kind of world it is incarnating into?  Because I assure you it does.  And if they didn't want to participate in the game of life, they simply would not come forth to play.

And many don't, and don't incarnate anywhere near humans.

Obviously, I can't prove that to you, just as you can't prove otherwise.

Even if what you say is true, this is not a reason to cause harm. 

To those who insist that it's okay to eat meat—it's okay, according to the law of free will and choice. Just because you think an animal knows the lowdown here, does not mean that has anything to do with your choice of whether or not to participate in the cruel system of factory farming, or even hunting and killing them for food. It is cruel, no matter what anyone here says. And everyone's choices are their own. So, it boils down to the choices made. 

Arguments can go on forever that plants and animals are the same regarding the implications of using them for food. I disagree. There are many reasons why and I will reiterate if anyone cares to ask.

We know this: animals do not want to die. Animals suffer in captivity.