Health & Ethics

by Paul Pinfield

Vegans fall into several categories, though only two have the staying power to last beyond a matter of a year or two. The testimony of long term advocate friends tells me that long transitioners mostly revert to omnivores or vegetarians, and i think it’s safe to say a high proportion of “Wrong Reason Vegans” do also. By this term I’m referring to those who embrace veganism for financial gain, because it’s trendy, for personal status and kudos or as a result of peer pressure, and so on. The recidivism rate amongst these groups is in all probability also very high, and, if our wish is that the movement continues to  expand, and eventually achieve the critical mass that turns Planet Earth predominantly, or totally, vegan, then they needn’t concern us here, as the total is likely to remain pretty stable, with near equal numbers…