Since you asked about something I said, I'll answer: I rarely eat my
caseinate-containing products simply because I choose not. And I do it
because I have to maintain some sense of connection with my products, it's
my job. But it doesn't diminish the intention I've had since 1979 to not
eat dairy products because they are unhealthy and unnecessary for me and
the planet.

You raise a good point, tho. If a Vegan eats a non-Vegan food, are they
still a Vegan? If so, then exactly what is a Vegan. If not, when do they
get to be called a 'Vegan' again (after 3 Hail Marys, or after it is
excreted, or ???). It is a conundrum peculiar to the human use of labels.

And yes, I agree with you, your question IS another example of sophistry. I
have always believed eating is a personal matter, like religion or sexual
orientation, and not something which must be defended to outsiders.

At 08:49 AM 10/14/98 -0700, Simon W Hecht wrote:

>> It makes the product much more cheese-like, and adds very high-quality
>> protein. As a 19-year Vegan, believe me, if it was not necessary we would
>> not use it.

>What I would like to pose is, "How can a 'Vegan' knowingly ingest food
with milk protein in it, and still be true to dietary beliefs?"
>another example of sophistry.
>
>Simon W Hecht
>
>PS  Someone will defend this with their own convenient definition of being
a Vegan


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