Having been both vegetarian and vegan as a young man I now eat meat but only ever wild meat. I eat eggs from our own hens that have the highest possible welfare standards that I can give them.
Since I have to undertake pest control it would be wasteful if I did not make the most of what I kill. There have been a lot of valid comments in this debate and I must applaud NigelP for sticking to his values. Even though I do occasionally eat wild meat my diet is rich in vegetables and legumes, I avoid the processed pseudo meat products as I also avoid product that contain palm oil, soya protein or hydrogenated fats, all of which have ecological consequences.
If people were to kill and prepare their own meat it may make them more appreciative of what goes into their meal, less wasteful and more respectful of life. It’s my opinion that food is too easy, if you can afford it you can have it…no matter what it is or where it’s from.