Be sure and have these beauties stop in Billings, Montana. My husband and I were there in 2001 and discovered the only place in the country where a steak is cheaper than a plate of vegetables; this is because the main source of food seems to outnumber the human population. There are literally ranches and cattle everywhere. I still don't know how people can chow down on beef when the victim's friends and family are staring at them through the restraunt window from the field across the street, or stopping traffic at cattle crossings (cattle have the right of way in Billings).

Posted by: Rev. Meg Schramm | June 25, 2009 05:08 PM

Fat vegetarians are cool too if they support animal rights!

Posted by: Brien Comerford | June 25, 2009 05:25 PM

You do realize that the hot dog bun contains enough carbs and such to still gain weight?

Even an all vegan diet will NOT make you lose all the weight in the world if you do not know how to handle it properly. This means, you nix the salad dressings (even the so called "fat free" are not "calorie free"

That said, thank you - however, for saying "on average" instead of for a fact that they're lighter than a non-meat eater because a. that isn't always true, and more importantly b. it doesn't cause people to over do it and have health problems.

And again - thank you - for saying "will also help fight heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and certain types of cancer will." This at least acknowledges it doesn't always happen.

Posted by: Mel | June 25, 2009 05:47 PM

Hi my name is Michael and i have a question about PETA. God put animals on earth for human consumption, so why is it so bad for humans to consume animals. However, i do understand the concern for animal cruelty in the world and realize that it is a horrible crime.

Posted by: mike | June 25, 2009 11:34 PM

You know being a vegetarian doesn't necessarily ensure that you won't be fat. You still need to exercise and there are plenty of meat eaters who exercise regularly and are physically fit. The only real problem with meat these days is how it's prepared. Everything an animal eats has some effect on its meat therefore stuff like pesticides and other stuff has an effect on the meat making it unhealthy.

Posted by: Jacob | June 26, 2009 08:41 AM

Yummy! I would LOVE a veggie dog about now. Especially a free one! Even if all vegans aren't lighter than meat eaters as one comment noted, at least if done right and you include lots of veggies and fruit like me and my vegan friends, you will be more regular and probably have lower blood pressure than a person who eats a lot of meat. I think the health benefits are a great added bonus for those of us who do it for ethical reasons. Seriously I want one of those veg dogs!

Posted by: Mrs. Lauren Kelly | June 26, 2009 11:03 AM

When are you coming to Vegas? We want to meet you!

Posted by: Elaine Vigneault | June 26, 2009 07:19 PM

ummmmmm..... no. God most certainly DID NOT put animals on this earth for our consumption. That's insane! It's 2009! We have plenty of evidence of evolution. We are animals too! We may be more intelligent but we are NOT SUPERIOR!!!!!

Posted by: leah | June 27, 2009 02:13 AM

Mel, where in the Bible does it say that God put animals on the earth for human consumption? are you familar with the area in the bible where God says not to eat meat? i think you need to check your facts before you go posting on websites.

Posted by: old soul | June 27, 2009 05:08 AM

Old soul, I was just wondering here but um where in the Bible does it say that? I know for fact animals were put here on this earth to live and enjoy life, as God's creatures. But i was just wondering where that was because if you know the book and chapter i'd like to show it to some people who think animals were put here for us to use and dominate. Which obviously, they arent but yea. So Please Cmnt me Back on this!

Posted by: Klio :) | June 27, 2009 12:57 PM

Hi Mike, my name is Saucy (not really) but to spare myself the condemnation of the butchers of NYC, I choose to conceal my identity on this page.

That is a profound misconception, a lie really, that God put animals on the earth for us to eat. In the very first chapter of the first book of the Bible Genesis 1:29. It tells us what "God" gave us to eat.

The Kingdom of God is Vegan.

Stay tuned, there is alot of discussion on that subject here.

Posted by: Saucy | June 27, 2009 08:03 PM

The same exact thing happens here in a tiny little hunting-fishing-dog chaining-meat eating redneck town called Auburndale, Florida. I would really like it if the lettuce ladies came here, but they might get shot by the citizens, so I'm kind of worried.

Posted by: Michelle | June 28, 2009 04:02 PM

When I say that it is the same in Auburndale, I am reffering to that town, Billings, Montana that Rev. Meg Schramm reffered to.

Posted by: Michelle | June 28, 2009 04:08 PM

Alright, I do eat meat and PETA you're doing your job because i feel bad now for eating it. Espeacially when you go all "meat eaters are murders". Don't get me wrong- I LOVE animals. And as far as the debate on weather or not God put animals on the planet for our consumption, i agree with leah. saying that were superior is stupid- 'cause we're not.

Posted by: ellie | June 28, 2009 09:39 PM

@ Peter: Thanks for your comment. We will be responding to it via e-mail shortly.

Posted by: Shawna Flavell | June 29, 2009 01:36 PM

@ Jewell A Pentagram: Thanks for your comment. We will be responding to it via e-mail shortly.

Posted by: Shawna Flavell | June 29, 2009 01:37 PM

In Genesis is where the Bible says its okay to eat meat. God makes us stewards over all the earth and declares that we have the right to take that which shall sustain us from the animals. Later, when dietary guidelines are created (think kosher)many animals are deemed fit to eat.

Posted by: Bob Bob | June 29, 2009 04:15 PM

Obtaining dietary guidelines from the bible makes about as much sense as attempting to learn magic from the Harry Potter series...I think the real debate is which one of those two is the greatest STORY ever told.

Posted by: Derek, MD | June 29, 2009 05:54 PM

it's been proved in medicine too that eating meat, especially red meat eg:beef is a big risk factor for diseases like ulcerative colitis, which in turn increases risk for colon cancer. So, why not go vegan and keep these harmful diseases at bay!!

Posted by: sparkle | June 29, 2009 07:53 PM

The Bible might say "we have the right to take that which shall sustain us", but in this day and age, there are plenty of alternatives to sustaining ourselves other than eating animals!

And right ON Elaine!!! I completely agree. I can't believe Mel would say something so completely ignorant!!!

Posted by: Brenna | June 29, 2009 09:47 PM

Um, Old Soul, I didn't mention the Bible in my post.

However, to answer your question read Leviticus 11 in its entirety. In it you'll find animals that are considered "clean" and animals that are considered "unclean" for food. Yes, it lists animals that were seen as detestible to eat in the eyes of the Lord (note, at the time), but it also lists animals that people CAN eat.

Now, my question is can YOU give me the book, chapter and verses that show evidence to the contrary.

Posted by: mel | July 1, 2009 08:55 PM

@ "Saucy": If God wants to damn me for eating what my parents put in front of me, he isn't the type I'd like to worship. As a recovered anorexic, I need to eat anything they give me, and can't go around setting dietary guidelines for myself. It is often said in my church that one who knows the Bible well can use a verse to end an argument, but one who knows the Book better can find a verse to the contrary. The bible was written by humans, and. like all terrestrial creatures, we a imperfect and flawed. The Bible consists of opinions, and legends, which give us a glimpse of what the ancients believed He was like, but as for who God is, we have to decide for ourselves. That clear anything up?!?!?

Posted by: Jewell A Pentagram | July 16, 2009 12:34 PM