It's quite alright to get off-topic once in a while. You guys don't really want me to start handing out infractions because a conversation about something else popped up.
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Speaking from experience, I don't advise showing it off. Anyone who cares and doesn't already agree with you anyway will just be annoyed.
Why did I go back? Meat is tasty and good for you (many vegans would tell you otherwise, but we all believe what we want to). We would not be where we are today without it. That said, factory farming is an abomination. My current situation would make it awkward, but as soon as I strike out on my own I'm planning to seek out humanely-raised animal products, i.e. animals not crammed into cages and warehouses. Until then, I can live with the guilt.