Why I choose not to eat animals (The Golden Rule)

I wrote this in response to @kennyskitchen's "explain why you DO or DO NOT Eat Dead Animals & Animal Products" contest and wanted to upload it as a standalone post.

"What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor. This is the whole Torah; all the rest is commentary."

I'd like to start by saying I became an anarchist (one who rejects all forms of rulership) when I realized that the government had no legitimate claim of authority over the masses.

I became a vegan when I realized that the masses had no legitimate claim of authority over the animals.

I do not eat the dead flesh of animals, or their byproducts, because killing and eating animals is the ultimate expression of domination and is inextricably linked to our killing of each other.

The Golden Rule is called The Golden Rule for a reason: That which is harmful to you, do not do to others. This is what it all boils down to, abiding by the simple and eternal wisdom of The Golden Rule in all aspects of one's life and recognizing the interconnectedness of all sentient beings and our shared interest in life, freedom, and prosperity.

Freedom is the birthright of every sentient being, meaning that our unconscious rulership of the animal kingdom is in violation of the natural laws that govern our behavior in the universe and is ultimately the primary reason we continue to be ruled and dominated by tyrants in the political, religious, and financial spheres. It is simply not possible to establish freedom and peace in human society while killing hundreds of BILLIONS of animals per year. Think about it. This is a gross violation of the Law of Correspondence, and we would be wise to correct and realign our behavior before we cause permanent and irreparable damage to ourselves, the animals, and the planet.

The widespread slaughter of animals has left a permanent stain on our collective conscience, and it is imperative for us to shed light on humanity's darkest shadow before we become entirely consumed by darkness and potentially exterminate all life on this beautiful and abundant planet.

Thank you for your time and attention.