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Ur cute

Your nose is growing!

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Those look good. Where can I get some?

I wish I could tell you!

But you're from the USA and I'm from Australia, so I'm not sure.I know that here you can find them in one of the major supermarket chains (Coles) in the health food section, and pretty much every little health food store I've found.

I know you can buy them online too, I'll post some links below:

Natural Health OrganicsEternal Youth

Good luck!

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Can I?

Can I just take a moment to stress to you the unbelievable perfection of these biscuits?

There is no better comfort food than Leda Minton vegan mint chocolate biscuits.

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Ahaha

I was sitting on the couch alone, then George decides to sit between me and my computer

And I minimise some programs and it goes to my pitch black desktop

Long story short I just spent a good 10 mins watching him try to destroy my cursor

It was all fun and games until he pushed my laptop on the floor

... and onto my toe

You win this round, George.  

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I'm feeling doe-eyed today.

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hey i was wondering if you knew of any upcoming animal rights and eco events or rallies? i really want to get involved but i don't really know where to start lol p.s. i'm not a vegan but i am a vegetarian

Hi there!Believe it or not, one of the first great deeds you could do for the planet would be to go vegan - just try it for a month and see how you go! Even from a selfish point of view, nothing compares to the satisfaction of a clear conscience :)

It would have been a great help if you told me what state you were in, or country for that matter ... but let us assume you're somewhere in Australia and we'll go from there!

While attending rallies and events are certainly an important part of activism, first and foremost it is crucial that you are informed and aware of the issues we are campaigning about! 

There are a variety of organisations that do fantastic work, I'll rattle off a few below. Check out their websites for information and to keep up to date!The Wilderness SocietyAnimals AustraliaAnimal Liberation VictoriaGreenpeaceWorld Wildlife Fund

Most of them have online petitions you can sign for different causes, so you can remain active even when you're being a couch potato!

If you sign up to their mailing lists and/or SMS alerts, you're sure to stay in touch with what's happening.Happy radical planeteering! 

© Morgan Wiese, 2013.

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Thank you for your point about how unnatural it is to consume the milk of another animal! I always use that explanation when speaking to people about milk. With so many alternatives to animal milk, there's no true reason for humans to support an industry that's so harsh. P.S. I am not currently a vegan (I'm only 17 and my parents won't allow it), but I am trying to make as many cruelty-free choices as possible, as well as cooking vegan meals for my family. Do you have any tips to convince them?

Honestly, the personalities of your family members usually play a major role in how well the idea of 'acceptance' works out for you, but what are their objections? I'll try to run through some common issues and how I would typically combat them.The 'you're just plain wrong'When your family doesn't agree and/or believe that any of the points you make about sustainability or animal cruelty are valid, and tells the typical "I knew a guy with a cow on a farm somewhere once" story. This one can be usually be remedied with a good movie night! Try Earthlings and Food Inc. for starters. You're will find that people become much more understanding and accepting of your viewpoints after watching these, even if you haven't managed to convince them. When your family is aware of the conditions and cruelty animals are subjected to, but simply does not care.

This is a common one, unfortunately. These opinions are usually accompanied by statements about being at the top of the food chain, evolving to eat meat, etc. The personality of the person depends on the success rate of this one, and the chances are usually slim as these omnis are usually quite stubborn and argumentative. My dad falls into this category and instead of confronting the issue at hand, it's normal to hear him quickly change the subject "Oh yeah but what about ..." when he's been beaten. You'll usually find that they're either decidedly ignorant for life, or you'll get inklings that they actually do find your opinions valid but won't admit it. Generally the best results for this type of omni.The health concern"Where do you get your protein?""Where do you get your iron?""B12 deficiencies""I knew a vegan once and she was malnourished and died"I find that these ones aren't too tricky to get around, because their main concern is your well-being. Good ideas for typical families are to offer a 'trial run' where you set a time to try veganism uninterrupted under their supervision (eg. a month, 3 months, 6 months) and agree to reconsider at the end of the trial if things turn pear-shaped. This next one works well for my family, but that's simply because we're opinionated, passionate people who love to debate. If this isn't the case, it's best to steer clear of this one unless you tread quite carefully. I find that providing proof of the clear argument that humans are not naturally omnivorous works well, eg. 'canine teeth' debunked, digestion of meat, lack of primal urges (man that zebra looks tasty), etc.Another option is to go and speak to a decent doctor who advocates veganism (there are more than you think!) along with your family to reassure any fears they may have - it always holds more validity coming from a qualified physician. Another option is to showcase the work of Neal Barnard M.D. who is quite a well-respected, famous vegan doctor and has been in the public eyea fair bit lately. Other non-specific ideas- Explain what animal rights mean to you, and how it affects you mentally/emotionally to continue to be part of the abuse. Having previously suffered with severe anxiety attacks, this one forced my family to take a step back and think.- I'm unsure if you've tried this, but cook vegan without telling them it's vegan. Even pretend you've changed your mind for a night. This will allow real opinions on how things taste to surface. I know for a fact that as soon as my dad hears 'it's vegan' he has an instant prejudice and will, at times, refuse to eat it.I find that junky, typical favourites work well when cooking for the family. I make a mean homemade BBQ 'chicken' pizza - you can't taste the difference!

- You could always just take a stand and be vegan anyway? If they're really concerned about your health, remind them that a well-supported vegan will always be healthier than a refused, starved one!

Other than that, all I can say is good luck! If you need more specific help, feel free to throw another ask my way. The first step is always the hardest!

© Morgan Wiese, 2013.

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RE: securityblanket

I tried to reply but I’m on my phone and it crashed, so I’m going to try and answer your question as best as I can.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe you basically said that you accept that the initial domestication of animals was wrong and humans have abused the privilege of ‘pets’, then asked if I would prefer to euthanise them all or let them rot on the streets instead of adopting them & neutering/spaying them. For one, I am a rescue worker for both wild and domestic animals so believe it or not, I wouldn’t prefer either. Where the hell the idea that I would prefer to euthanise and/or abandon an animal to prove some sick point about domestication came from I have no idea, but honestly it’s pretty offensive.

The only opinion I have on the matter is that continuing to breed in excess only to leave more and more animals living out their lives in pounds or being horribly neglected by “owners” is so very, very wrong.

© Morgan Wiese, 2013.