I've heard vegans argue that everyone (besides people with medical conditions that require them to consume animal products) can be vegan. No matter how poor, busy, or your culture, everyone can be vegan.
In my opinion, this is not true. I am vegan, but I believe I have the privilege to do so. I understand that things like canned and frozen veggies are more affordable than fresh, but unfortunately I live in a country where you can buy a hot fast-food meal for about $2. Of course, besides the unethical aspect of eating fast food, it's terrible for you. But! many people have to eat whatever is accessible and convenient for them, not because they are selfish and lazy, but out of necessity. I've worked with many people who work multiple jobs from before sunrise until past midnight most days of the week. They eat what they can eat. I would never criticize them for doing so. Even to a lesser extreme, people who work long hours or have super busy schedules do not have the time to cook daily nor the money to buy quick vegan meals to have at home or bring for work.
Most people do have the privilege to eat vegan, but there is a group of people for who, being vegan would make their lives significantly more difficult or just be impossible.
What are your thoughts?
In my opinion, this is not true. I am vegan, but I believe I have the privilege to do so. I understand that things like canned and frozen veggies are more affordable than fresh, but unfortunately I live in a country where you can buy a hot fast-food meal for about $2. Of course, besides the unethical aspect of eating fast food, it's terrible for you. But! many people have to eat whatever is accessible and convenient for them, not because they are selfish and lazy, but out of necessity. I've worked with many people who work multiple jobs from before sunrise until past midnight most days of the week. They eat what they can eat. I would never criticize them for doing so. Even to a lesser extreme, people who work long hours or have super busy schedules do not have the time to cook daily nor the money to buy quick vegan meals to have at home or bring for work.
Most people do have the privilege to eat vegan, but there is a group of people for who, being vegan would make their lives significantly more difficult or just be impossible.
What are your thoughts?