This is a while ago, but I thought I could put my 2cents in.. I'm vegan because I want to live a fuller richer, healthier more vibrant life. I only get one shot at it , so I want it to be exceptional. I'm vegan because I want to leave a lighter footprint on the earth. I don't want to be responsible or have any thing to do with the violent murder of animals, dead animal carcass is not something I consider food, ewwww! animals have rights, feelings, emotions. I don't worry myself with which reason comes out on top. They are both important to me and I'm passionate about them both.