Vegetarianism

   It's been two years since the last time I ate any meat. The reason I became a vegetarian started off as being for ethical purposes revolving around animal cruelty. I am so glad that "Consider the Lobster" was published in a magazine for so many people to see. Oftentimes, people do not make a connection between the food on their plate and the fact that the food used to be a living animal. I'm not saying that you are ignorant if you eat meat, I feel that this is a personal choice. However, I do think it is important for people to understand why there are many people that choose not to eat meat, and some may not consume any animal products at all (eggs, dairy, fish...etc.). Although the vegetarian, pescatarian, and vegan population has been growing recently, it is still very controversial and I don't understand why. I feel that what someone chooses to eat is a personal choice, and nobody should be shamed for choosing not to eat certain things. Unfortunately, this is the case with almost everything, if you make a personal choice that is different than what most people do, it is likely that you will be made fun of.
   I think that this is an important topic to bring to light because of how relevant it is. I particularly enjoyed reading "Consider the Lobster" because of its relevance to my life, as someone who has chosen not to consume meat.