Vegan vs. Meat Eater - Steven Rinella

As a hunter, the question comes up all the time: how can I justify the killing of animals for food? My reply varies according to the circumstances, particularly to whether or not the person is actually willing to hear my response. Recently, I was posed this question while promoting my new book, Meat Eater: Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter, at a Greenlight Bookstore event in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Here's what happened. -Steven Rinella

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[schawnfleites]

Wow a vegan and meat eater talk without a flip out, truly is a nice thing.

[chasescanlon]

“That’s a deal man, I’ll read it tonight I promise”
When that old man smiled after he said that my heart got warm

[ytehrani]

This was really respectful - both sides - well done.

[adamduncan]

I wouldn't even call this a vs moment. They were just having an honest conversation. Nice to see it

[xeftones]

Eww gross. Two humans being respectful towards one another. This isnt what the Internet was created for.

[ac]

Perfect example that we can disagree with people and still be respectful.

[guitarjeffy]

Steve didn't debate. He mearly presented an acurate and valid point of view without invalidating or insulting the vegan. A true ambassador for the cause. I enjoy his videos immensely.

[ElliotScottDating]

Respect to the older man if anything. Usually people aren't that open minded.

[dagnastyodi]

props to the vegan guy for being very respectful.

[lipripnc]

I've grown to greatly admire Steve Rinella. He's one of the most well articulated men in the world of hunting. Each of his novels are well worth the read.

[thumper]

I know the elderly gentleman, he's a really great human. Very impressed with the tone of Steven's response, so nice to see two adults with diverging perspectives have an authentic conversation with mutual respect.

[jasonkubichek]

Steve is ridiculously intelligent and a person we should all strive to be like. Awesome watching this!

[Nordicrancher]

Ethical hunters and vegans have more in common than we think. At the root of things, we are both motivated by a desire to think deeply about the origin and ethics of our food sources and the relationship we have with animals through our food choices. We both value a human-animal relationship that excludes suffering. In this case, vegans chose to avoid eating animals, while hunters chose to pursue a way of gathering their own meat that gives hunters greater control over ensuring that the animals we eat are killed ethically.

[REMY_Lbeau]

Damn, you know this is old when people actually respect one another’s opinion 😂

[connerenglish]

I remember watching this video a few years ago and it was the first exposure I had to Steven Rinella. I’ve grown to be a really big fan of Steven and his MeatEater crew. Rinella is assertively articulate. My admiration for communication has been stoked again in life because of the way he portrays his thought. Just wanted to say thank you Steve for all that you and your team does for preservation of wildlife and our right to access land that can put food on our tables. I have learned a shit ton from this guy over the years, if you’ve never listened to his podcast, check it out. -Public Land Owner

[VValhalla]

"Really? How long is your pamphlet?"

Lol, gotta love Steve.

[firelord]

This is how you’re supposed to debate someone.

[Paulpoission]

Imagine if we had elected officials that spoke this way?

[abasin]

This is one of the most sophisticated explanations of knowing your “why”, Steve not only defends his reasons, but kills two birds with one stone. He explains, and invites an adversary to the table, that’s how you do it…politicians take notes. Is just people having a discussion respectfully. Good job Steve!

[rugfkyy]

Steve Rinella has absolutely made a huge impact on my adult life. I can not get enough of his knowledge. I'm so glad I am alive to witness it.