I was a vegan for a good portion of my life...but not for any political or religious reason...
Now, I just don't eat that much meat, and it is usually fish or chicken. I am just not a big meat fan for taste reasons.
Not all vegans/vegetarians, etc. do so because of political or religious beliefs..but some do.
Mr. Silver is a red meat and potato person. We still make our food choices work for us.
Silver