The vapeurs, pun intended, that I encounter seem to posess the same air of entitlement as vegans and Prius drivers...
If I wanted to inhale a nicotine laden chemical redition of vanilla with a hint of jasmine, then I would smoke. Cigars probably, just to be irksome... but I don't. On both counts.
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and what 'air of entitlement' do vegans seems to possess? I live a vegan lifestyle as much as knowingly possible, and I don't possess an 'air of entitlement', nor does anyone else I know. Does this view come from a reasoned and well rounded view of vegans, or extrapolated from one or a few unrepresentative examples? Maybe it comes from your prejudice views and fear of difference/insecurity. I do, however, have a perfectly reasonable sense of vicarious entitlement to not be appropriated, used, abused, tortured, and have my throat cut and be bled to death. If any sentient beings that were important to you, like your family, were under threat of decapitation. you might feel the same.