Why I am not a vegan

[Monica]

Please answer my question first, then I will respond.

I'll let Lighthead answer, since that was his comment, not mine. (Though I agree with him.)

You may answer a question directed at me any time, Monica. Today has been a busy day for me, so I haven't been afforded much time to be here.

Ok.

Well in my opinion, the reason that it's a 'poor excuse' is that, for an STO-aspiring entity, putting one's momentary pleasure ahead of the well-being of another, even to the point of actually causing suffering to that entity in order to enjoy that 'taste' is an STS-polarizing action.

In light of what we know about the STO path, saying "I like bacon!" is a decidedly STS reason.

So it just doesn't cut it, for one aspiring to STO.

"I am sick and need the nourishment" is a much more reasonable reason, because at least then it's based on need, or the perception of need, rather than mere luxury. In that case, it's just a matter of raising awareness that the human body doesn't have any biological need for animal products at all.