FOX Host Says Vegans Are 'Fussy' and Weak. I Respond.

TUCKER CARLSON: You know I love animals, and I don’t like the way factory farms treat animals, so I’m kinda sympathetic to what you’re saying. And then I meet people who are vegan, and #1, there’s a super high level of fussiness, which I find a major turn-off, and #2, they all look pretty easy to push over, so you can’t tell me that it’s that good for you if they all look like they fall over in the wind, right?

COLLEEN PATRICK-GOUDREAU: You say “fussy.” I say “selective.” Because once you’re willing to bear witness to the horror show that goes on inside slaughterhouses, you do become a little squeamish about putting those bits and pieces in your mouth. Does it take a little extra time to make conscious choices because we live in a society that values convenience over compassion? Okay, and it’s worth it. But what’s also true is that these new choices become new habits that replace the old; they become second-nature, so of course you don’t spend that much time thinking about it.

As for vegans looking like they’re easy to push over, it’s a generalization to say that because there are all shapes and sizes among those who identify as vegan, but research does support the fact that vegans as a population have a lower body mass index than non-vegans, which is a good thing, because it also means lower risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and cancer. (But I still be you can’t push me over.)

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[brececlark]

Absolutely love you. "Just try to push me over." LOL

[giuseppetoto]

I agree 100% with you. People should read Rohan Millson ' s research books on Why Animals Aren't Food. Also, Dr. Will Tuttle on The Green Peace Diet and Circles of Compassion., and last but not least, Dr. Michael Greger on we are what we eat, title is How Not To Die. Veganism is an ancient practice that had other names and it is not a modern wave nor a cult like some say. We are first against animal cruelty, then health and the protection of the planet.

[mountaingoat]

I would Love to spend a day hanging out with that Guy and perhaps Take him on a mountain bike ride..

[houmm]

She's so good. Eloquent and succinct, with plain facts.

[pennydefreyne]

Great, agree wholeheartedly! It’s the arguments against veganism that don’t stand up!

[markmeunier]

Carlson is a bully, like most Fox news hosts (and hostesses). His stock and trade is logical fallacy and intellectual dishonesty. Oh, and of course, ridicule. Great response, Colleen, but trust me: don't waste your time on him or his viewership.

[bonzodoglizardking]

It's tempting to feel compassion for your steak until you realize an animal had to die for that and many other meals. Throwing it out for a carrot would be adding insult to injury; it would be saying the animal died for no higher purpose.
The most honoring thing you can do at that point is say a prayer and enjoy the steak.