I still don't get what's up with the endless debate over redwood trees! Vegans don't cut down trees for food! Some people do have spiritual feelings when confronted with beautiful places and situations, such as climbing in the mountains, standing in the ocean or standing in front of a redwood. So? I admit that I do and do not attack you for it. But again, plants are spared when one eats the plants directly due to efficiency of processing never being 100% (simple science). Yes, a few grazing animals (in the form of wildlife) would be great in a more natural environment, but humans still would not have to eat them to sustain the ecosystem.

As for you choosing to do what feels right for you and feeling healthier eating an omnivorous diet, those seem to be the relevent issues in your choices and, forgive me for not being pursuaded, not right for everyone nor sufficient for a new philosophy of eating. I find it interesting because I am way healthier now as a vegetarian than I was on meat and dairy, but I believe you that some people probably fall into both catagories when they are careful not to overindulge on animal products. And the point that you are doing what feels right, that you have had to overcome what sounds like great guilt to embrace an omnivorous diet, that reminds me very much of the overall zeitgeist of the 2000's in America [watch Oprah for examples]. In the spirit of mutual understanding, I respect your decision and appreciate your respectfulness to Isa. I do not, however, respect the annonymous poster who seems bent against vegans.