I don't know, LtS, it doesn't look to me like anyone in this discussion is using cruelty to animals as a reason to not eat meat. I can't find any references to it, anyway.

My reason for not eating meat is that I don't like it. I consider it a bonus that I'm not putting the hormones and antibiotics into my body that are given to livestock. I use dairy products and eggs, but I only use organic dairy and eggs.