While I admire Ellen for choosing a vegan diet, I am wondering why she still does commericials for a company that chooses to use animals in its testing. This just doesn't compute. Is it OK to not eat animals but OK to use them to test cosmetics?

Hi,

The reply I received was not the reply to my question. My question was, "Did the farmer stop being a pig farmer after he chose a vegan diet." Surely, it is only half the story when the farmer becomes vegan for HIS health, but continues to farm pigs, regardless of the health or suffering of the animals or the health of the consumers.

All the comments here are right on and thank the universe for Ellen who surely is going to make a huge difference to the peace movement. BUT, what really bothers me about human animals is that individuals like Oprah who have had ALL the info. on this issue, continue their meat consuming ways. Oprah loves to mention in virtually each breath how she adores animals, but goes right on eating them and feeding them to her dogs. Same with Martha Stuart who has had vegan chefs on her show. And what about Katie Couric who now has the info. first hand? Exactly what part of cruelty do they not understand - exactly what part of this horrific equation do they NOT get? And this applies to every other meat eater. I've been vegan since the mid '80's and regardless of all the information I've passed on when asked for it, no one became vegan. Yet all these individuals claimed a deep love for animals. Really? Now, when people tell me how much they adore animals, I right away ask them what they're eating for dinner. The silence is resounding.

I understand people's frustration and anger with celebrities that endorse non-vegan products or work for companies that do animal testing. But I think that human awareness and the raising of consciousness is a very slow process. Patience is important and letting go. We can not control other people's behaviors or their choices. It is difficult NOT to be angry and frustrated but it won't help to enlighten people or get them to see your viewpoint. And it makes you an angry and unhappy person which does not serve you or the world.