Published Letters and Op-Eds from COK’s Writers Group

Vegging Out

The Diamondback
October 4, 2009

I really appreciated the article The Diamondback ran about vegans and vegetarians taking action against McDonald's ("Vegetarians launch protest of McDonald's," Sept. 30). For three years I have been waiting for a group like this to start on the campus, especially when there are so many vegetarians and vegans here.

Many people see VegTerps and peta2's movement to get rid of McDonald's as pointless and radical, but I believe their cause is worthwhile. Since people have become more conscious about the environment, they have also become more conscious about their health and what they put into their bodies.

Not only that, but people have become more aware of cruelty toward animals in factory farms. I think VegTerps' action is one small step toward a healthier and cruelty-free world.

Nicole Dao