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By Margaret Lawson Compromise Regarding Marjorie Mepham�s reference to fake furs in the June
Vegetarian I am wondering if she has the same objection to the use of
man made materials in the manufacture of shoes � so like leather � or of
courtelle and acrylan goods � so like wool � or nylon and terylene
articles, indistinguishable, or almost so, from their animal
counterparts. We cannot reasonably object to anything without offering
an alternative and I believe that much good is being done by the
cosmetic demonstrations and mannequin parades of simulation furs given
by Beauty Without Cruelty by opening the eyes of women to the cruelty
inflicted on animals. To the writer of �Predicament� I would say that, though myself
vegetarian for eleven years (vegan for nine), I still cook meat for my
husband and son, as well as for visitors. I never allow myself to forget
that I myself enjoyed my steak and bacon and eggs for more than half my
�allotted span�, so it is not for me to inflict my belief on others who
have not yet reached a similar stage of spiritual development. To do so
would more likely cause aversion, not conversion. I do sometimes envy those, if there are any, who can get by without
any compromise - but it is �Predicament�s� privilege as well as my own
to serve those in our care according to their rights, whilst at the same
time allowing the light of a better way to shine from our own way of
life. Margaret E. Lawson (Mrs) Return to Margaret Lawson: Letters |
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