Calling vegetarians and those almost/interested/sympathetic veggies

It was over 3 years ago that I decided to become a vegetarian, and I was able to do so in large part thanks to DU. I posted a thread asking for information, suggestions, recipes, etc, and the response was awesome and made the transition much easier.

So when we decided to start "DU Groups" (see Skinner's thread:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=206x11), I thought, "I should start a vegetarian group..."

So, to set an example of how this Groups thing works, I'm here soliciting 10 other interested donating members (see Skinner's thread on how to start a group:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=206x10) who would also like to have a Vegetarian/Vegan/Animal Rights group on DU.

I've drafted a mission statement which is copied below. Please respond to this thread if you'd participate in a DU Veggies group (we need 10 donating members to qualify). You may also make suggestions in changes to the mission statement.

Proposed DU Vegetarian/Vegan/Animal Rights Group mission statement:

The Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights Group is here to provide a place for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone interested in or sympathetic to vegetarianism, veganism, and animal rights to discuss health and animal related issues, organize, exchange recipes, support each other, and network.

This group is intended as a positive place for those who support vegetarianism, veganism and/or animal rights, and is not intended as a place to argue the merits of such a lifestyle.

Seriously, I think that is a good idea. :thumbsup: I would participate as I am currently researching the idea of becoming Vegan.

I was vegetarian for five years, fell off the wagon about a year ago and I feel like my health has deteriorated a little, so I'm going back for the New Year.

I will join!

right after i finish this plate of ribs.

:evilgrin:

Sure. I'm interested in learning about vegetarianism. It would be a good source of information.

cook more tasty vegan treats for my vegetarian friends.

I couldn't help myself....sorry....:spank:

cut it up into 1/2 inch pieces...steam it to perfection....chill it..then add sea salt...sesame oil...rice vinegar and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds :-) Serve cold

I love animals and have been Veg for about 8 years now.

The mission statement sounds good to me! :thumbsup:

You could make the time to even think of this. Talk about multi-tasking...

:toast:

And yes, that's beer... not carrot juice!

I'm a vegetarian and animal rights advocate.

I just went veg in August after reading "Diet for a New America" and have been surprised at how easy the transition was (I had already given up beef a year ago b/c of the mad cow situation).

I would love a forum on this topic, as I have been searching out more info and recipes, recommendations on restaurants, etc.

Thanks for suggesting it Elad!!

I read it about ten years ago. John Robbins is a great role model for all new veggies.

:thumbsup:

Both my husband and I were greatly impacted by the book - if you had asked us a year ago to even consider becoming vegetarian, we would have said no way. I have a friend I've been trying to convince to read the book, but he won't because he knows it will change his thinking and he's too hung up on wanting to keep eating meat. One day he'll come around though....

I'm now reading Robbins' more recent book, The Food Revolution.

I'm not a real veggie, but I do enjoy veggie food very much and I am interested.
:)

Thanks!

I've been a vegetarian for almost three and a half years now. I never thought I could do it, but now that I am, I don't think I could ever go back.

This is a great idea Elad! Thanks for thinking of us veggies and vegans!! :bounce:

Love,
AFSCME girl

Always looking for recipes and support for our sometimes maligned lifestyle. :)

My name is Robeson, and I'm a vegetarian!

:kick:

Kicking it up for those (like me) who missed it.

Thanks Mike ;-)

You can count me in. :)

Wife's turning me vegan.

I've been a vegetarian for 10+ yrs, my vegan yrs not included.

:D