Human Rights Activist Disrupts Vegan Event

[@ed.winters]

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[@veganvocalist4782]

OH MY GOSH 😮 so compelling , this mans passion is BEAUTIFUL ,

[@PercivalBlakeney]

@Earthling Ed Is this [ahem] 'Badass Vegan'? Vegan Gains just did a critique of the guy... it was [ahem] unfavourable. 🤨

[@keneilrichards3014]

Watch The Truth of God with Pastor Gino Jennings and you will see what God thinks if veganism from a true fundamentalist veiw.

[@keneilrichards3014]

I love meat.

[@jupiterjaeden9163]

Keneil Richards How is this relevant to a moral discussion of meat-eating?

[@mmaksomo]

if i had 1% of Eds patience, i would be a 110% better human being...hes a real influencer

[@claytonbigzby8173]

All oppression is interconnected? That's a load of hippy horseshit

[@Kiyarose3999]

Clayton Bigzby It is not Horse or any other shit, Animal abuse has known psychopathic connections to Human abuse, also the ( mainly) Wealthy Western countries are using 80% of world grain and Legumes to feed the 70 billion animals bred for eating every year. 90% of rainforest destruction is caused by animal agriculture. Vegans are almost entirely peaceful folk, even when I went Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian I felt more peaceful not eating meat, then a couple years later went Vegan and felt like I had reached a new higher level of peacefulness towards others and myself. What we eat DOES affect people’s psyche. ‘’Living Compassionately is about making connections between the way we live, and others suffer’’( the late Kathleen Jannaway Pioneer & Visionary and Co founder of the UK Vegan Society, 1944)

[@Kiyarose3999]

Clayton Bigzby As we used to chant on Animals Rights marches/protests ‘Animal Liberation, Human Rights, one struggle, one fight’

[@Kiyarose3999]

Clayton Bigzby In a Holistic sense all oppression is interconnected, we can’t have Justice, Equality, Compassion etc without extending it to ALL life. No one can be truly happy and content while they know others are being oppressed, and or Ecosystems are being poisoned, trashed etc/Destruction of vast pristine habitats. So the misfortunes of others is intrinsically linked to our own wellbeing, unless a person has a psychological impairment that makes them indifferent to the plight of other Earthlings! 🌎✊🏽🌻

[@bravulo]

@@claytonbigzby8173 Leo Tolstoy said that as long as there are slaughter houses, there will always be battlefields. That's a century before the hippies.

[@byronmurphy1977]

Your ability to chill that guy out, was phenomenonal.

[@renarddubois940]

I know right.. If it was me, we probably would have ended up fighting.. I would have literraly ran to the guy screaming, took the mic by force and insulted him XD

[@frostcf1706]

@@renarddubois940 that's fucked up

[@mothermovementa]

HONNESTLY👌

[@jleondallax]

@@renarddubois940 You would have taken nothing from me but a smile and new understanding...

[@renarddubois940]

fathagreen ?? Obviously i wouldn’t be violent, i’m an extremely chill guy, usually it’s the ppl I talk to that get mad..

[@oMehrcy]

Ed is representing the vegan community in an amazing way

[@hellooutthere8956]

He totally diffuses a situation. I imagine Jesus was a lot like Ed.

[@Gymnast2Perfect]

He’s amazing

[@FerytaleX3]

Oh yes, I wish there was a represetative for our german vegan community as awesome as Ed. Atilla Hildmann has just went on the wrong track....

[@ChrisSquareFan]

He's far and above what vegans typically are

[@JT-dj9vx]

✌💝

[@mortalrahu]

"Your anger is beautiful, it shows that you care" damn... Ed, u know how it hit it

[@marishasveganworld2240]

100% agreed.

[@aniketmahapatra8985]

Agree bro...

[@vessvess2898]

He is gifted ❤

[@viren1929]

Certainly it is.. What a shame it exactly happens here too where we call them holy cow.. We exploit them for their organs and when they are spent we send them to other states or county to be slaughtered.. 😔

[@framesapien]

Man that hit me right in the core!

[@danhall2674]

He was angry for about 30 seconds, then Ed spoke, then he was like "oh shit we kind of want the same things"

[@paularunslondon]

He was like "here's someone who is listening to me", it was great. Now he can express himself properly

[@CHROMIUMHEROmusic]

that was such an awesome moment. I think that guy's perspective on what it means to be a vegan shifted almost entirely after hearing Ed speak. Props to both of them

[@ultralightcam6963]

He noticed we was on the same team

[@John.AR.Activism]

He should be worried about being killed by a fellow black american, if you care to look at the stats. But I get the feeling hes talking about the police.... maybe something like in this video, and then his fellow black americans might also loot his corpse.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXO6fpKAoqiompY

[@CarsonHughes85]

@@ultralightcam6963 I started a new-ish KZbin channel on politics and morals. I'm just a regular person looking to talk to regular people. Would you be interested in being a guest over zoom?

[@DavidDorenfeld]

that guy calmed down FAST xD

[@yshrenianknight2516]

Its all just blind rage. Theres no actual goal.

[@Handzoffire]

He said he eats "delicious meat" at first... what a lying p.o.s.

[@jleondallax]

@@yshrenianknight2516 Not blind, very directed. Try again.

[@jleondallax]

@@Handzoffire This Lying POS became vegan after this, thank you very much...

[@Handzoffire]

@@jleondallax Good for you, but that kind of lying makes me dislike you a lot.

[@ElleAngeles]

I hate when people dismiss other sorts of oppression as if people can't care about other things too.

[@MrMountainchris]

EXACTLY. People act like we can only care about one issue at a time.

[@dissdad8744]

It's about priorities. Obviously racist-motivated violence against other humans is a more severe issue, than animal rights, unless you are completely delusional and lack any sense of proper judgement. I hope you are not trying to say that the Jewish who suffered in the Concentration Camps and the Black South Africans who were massacred, abducted and brutally tortured to death under Apartheid by clandestine police death squads have less value than animals?

[@Biopoesis]

@@dissdad8744 nobody is saying that, you're being disingenuous or you're just stupid. this isn't a difficult concept to grasp: you can care about more than one issue, and you can value human life above animal life while still choosing not to harm animals. condemn racism, and just eat a fucking bean burger over a beef one. it's really that simple.

[@dissdad8744]

@@Biopoesis Get your priorities right and get yourself some Beyond Meat burger patties, you won't regret it!

[@claytonbigzby8173]

No one's oppressed really. Maybe animals but fuck it. I need these gains bro 💪

[@peggyhill.3798]

I've been raising my son vegan since pregnancy and I've gotten nothing but hate. Parents who feed their children toxic "food" scream at me so much when they see my pull out his food. Whenever I feel alone I go to your channel and I feel prouder and better ever time. Thank you so much.

[@frankaceman7129]

Peggy Hill. it takes strength of character to live a lifestyle that's going to make you very unpopular with people. That's the main reason people fall off & can't stick with it. Ignore the haters, and stay strong!💪💪💪✌️✌️✌️

[@peggyhill.3798]

basement boxing thanks dude!! We both definitely will!!!! Thank you for the kind words and encouragement!🤜🤜🤜🤜

[@ciswhitebigot]

Keep it up. Your kids are more important than others' bullshit

[@riverrosler7920]

You could check out Ellen fishers yt channel . She also is raising 3 kids vegan and they are so cute and very healthy 💪🏻🌱

[@chilk4508]

You know sry but I’m with the parents, what you’re doing is *kind of* abuse because meant what you describe as “toxic” is mostly needed for growing your brain and muscles kind of like grain. And true those parents shouldn’t be doing anything to your child because he’s yours but if you don’t want your child to grow well and properly then fine by me. Just saying that this can be “toxic” as you said to your children.

[@Andi_andI]

You fought him with love and killed him with kindness. Damn.

[@user-uq1fq6gs3i]

Lucas Castro 🤮

[@geminirhythmspirit2573]

@divina6 you are so right, this was one of the best discussions I've heard in a long while, but I can't help thinking that some of these comments are smelling of bigotry, who would think that this could exist within the vegan movement, cognitive dissonance, comes to mind,

[@WiseandVegan]

​@divina6 Seeing everything as fight is a product of culture that is based on competition ;) So, veganism also should mean putting an end to all kinds of oppressive systems that brainwash people away from compassion.

[@WiseandVegan]

@@geminirhythmspirit2573 Seeing everything as fight is a product of culture that is based on competition ;) So, veganism also should mean putting an end to all kinds of oppressive systems that brainwash people away from compassion.

[@liamnicholson6479]

@@geminirhythmspirit2573 Don't fall for "Vegan-ism"

[@AnEarthlingNamedStaci]

holy shit. ed is so well spoken in any/every situation he's in.

[@Eclaire009]

He is so calm and well spoken. Its incredible.

[@cyberdrunkpunk5565]

Yes he is so calm. I yell like a maniac when I deal with people who justify hurting animals.

[@petrockspiracy3120]

It makes no sense to act like a maniac. People do not listen to those who just shout at them.

[@cyberdrunkpunk5565]

@Khal Drogo Khal Drogo: Are you one of those people who think you are tough because you can kill a defenseless animal with a weapon? You would probably get made a fool of in a real war. You would probably lose a paintball match to the average street thug. I can guarantee you would lose gun/laser tag battles to teenagers....but you are so proud and strong to hunt against a defenseless animal. Have a good day pussy.

[@tomast1323]

That’s hundreds of hours of practice... pure skill

[@ashlikesfish]

Ed is an actual angel and we must protect him at all costs

[@ishkaboooo]

He sure is

[@bee-uv8ge]

I’d beat it up if I ever saw it

[@veenapachori4301]

Fynn Henderson And go to jail for it?

[@Doubledex123]

Protect him at all costs? Seems a bit hyperbolic. Protect him from what? Harsh words? At all costs? So kill others to protect him? Come on now - This type of rhetoric doesn't serve anyone. Maybe tone it down a notch?

[@devinbrunettoburd3444]

Better call sam and dean lol

[@drewstillexists]

This video is honestly the pinnacle of Ed showing off his conversational skills. The way he was able to empathize and defuse the situation was incredible.

[@bridget3105]

i wish i could communicate my thoughts as beautifully and flawlessly as ed. this made me cry.

[@zain4019]

Bridget Mahoney We can. It may take practice, but it’s not impossible.

[@plants_before_people5329]

@Shimmy Shai I mean, it's fine for you to believe it comes from God, but I think it's just inherently good to treat other sentient beings as good as all sentient beings have the right to live a good life. I don't need a God to tell me I need to treat animals and humans like that. I want to do that, so I will. Ultimately all you do you do because you want to do it, either you believe God gave you that wanting to do good or you believe we want to do good anyway

[@CarsonHughes85]

@@zain4019 I started a new-ish KZbin channel on politics and morals. I'm just a regular person looking to talk to regular people. Would you be interested in being a guest over zoom?

[@callumcourtney13]

The first form of discrimination we learn is discrimination against animals.

[@HunterBelkiran]

So true

[@yy-ws9qm]

Callum Courtney mmm I dont think so.

[@callumcourtney13]

y y Feel free to expand

[@purplepanterachick]

Callum Courtney yes!!

[@porkythepig3195]

*Callum Courtney* i think it's discrimination against each other and then maybe plants.

[@hannaha8062]

It is like the guy was in attack or protection mode, when he realized that Ed was so loving and kind he started being king to. I just adore this.

[@indiafalconer2797]

Hi! I’ve written a song about oppression and injustice and about fighting for equality. It’s called Rebels! it would be amazing if you could give it a listen! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqCci55-jKmrja8

[@83uwb]

​@Belle R. I'm german and you're definitely right with what you're saying. I don't experience it firsthand obviously, but I often notice people being incredibly weird and judgmental around middle eastern people, even within my own family. I often try and make them aware when they start saying racist shit but it seems to be a really deep rooted problem. I know it doesn't do much, but I'm geniunely sorry you're experiencing people being so judmental about your heritage. I really hope you're doing well.

[@rb5955]

Ed you need a bigger stage, a far bigger stage...

[@abcdfg856]

Ed you are way too good in debating.

[@sr-kt9ml]

Oy vey

[@hassanburdi8227]

tbh if someone started yelling infront of me i would've started crying lol

[@enyabthegreat9993]

?

[@janisguzman4672]

Hahahaha me too. I need some thicker skin.

[@RyanTheCreator]

Honestly, I teared up at what he had to say, I'm not a person of colour so truly I can't relate to that discrimination but I do get it in other forms as I'm sure most humans do nowadays. But what he had to say was so raw and passionate that it I felt so sorry for him, just like I did with the animals.

[@Kim-en5kn]

Saaame. INFP energy

[@Yourhighnessnona]

That's adorable

[@Bianca-pw5cn]

“The root of all oppression and all evil is the idea that some lives matter more than others.” 💚

[@phobicshameful]

Some lives do matter more than others, it just shouldn’t be an arbitrary distinction. :-)

[@SevenEllen]

@@phobicshameful Which ones are you referring to and why?

[@HowlingMoonCinemas]

@Bianca Yes, in full context by what he really meant by that in the discussion was a nice phrase, BUT, a meathead would tell you from that quote that we vegans then are hypocrites because obviously animals and people's lives matter more to us than plants, but plants just because they are living creatures shouldn't make them as valuable to us, because they are not even true _SENTIENT_ beings who could feel and suffer as animals and we could. So, that's the only problem with that quote by itself.

[@Bianca-pw5cn]

@@HowlingMoonCinemas yeah, the plants rights activists 🙄

[@davidsheriff9274]

@@HowlingMoonCinemas is there a different value in the lives of sentient beings. If a human and a rabbit were drowning and you could only save one, who would you save? They are both sentient.

[@queline6998]

Ed's energy of calm and common sense flowed right into that guy. 🙄

[@joe-nl9jd]

Queline but it should be expected that anyone who is compassionate for human beings shouldn't be met with anger. I don't see why it is a rare thing to be kind and calm towards an individual.

[@jhptsdx6275]

Because people become frustrated when it comes to beliefs and ideologies they know are correct, especially if the point isn't getting across. My two cents.@@joe-nl9jd

[@rishisharma430]

Not consuming animals isn’t just helping animals it’s helping humans too

[@amelialloyd8932]

👏👏👏

[@indiafalconer2797]

Hi! I’ve written a song about oppression and injustice and about fighting for equality. It’s called Rebels! it would be amazing if you could give it a listen! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqCci55-jKmrja8

[@TheSapphireLeo]

100%

[@TheSapphireLeo]

@@indiafalconer2797 Thank you.

[@Okay54ty]

*no beef good*

[@steffanopolus]

The mood changed so quickly . treat people the way you want to be treated and stay calm and clear .

[@SoniaAnastasiaaa]

AWE THAT WAS THE BEST !! YOU TOTALLY MADE HIM REALIZE WHERE HE STOOD WRONG WITH THE KINDEST WORDS EVER!!!!!! You are my favourite activist , I bet he is going to be vegan because of you :D

[@mgr1633]

Grow up.

[@artemythical]

Marc, what do you mean "grow up"

[@happytroll2477]

Sonia Anastasia kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqulZoOHnr2qqM0

[@ingainloggningsnamn]

LOL

[@rld8258]

@@mgr1633 no u

[@Sameer19882012]

Hats off! This is how you win any argument. “Your anger is beautiful because you care”

[@indiafalconer2797]

Hi! I’ve written a song about oppression and injustice and about fighting for equality. It’s called Rebels! it would be amazing if you could give it a listen! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqCci55-jKmrja8

[@ignitedinstinct2836]

I wonder how my brother would react if I used that line on him😄

[@ramsesruiz1078]

@@ignitedinstinct2836 you've definitely got a terrific sense of humor! This comment made my day. Cheers!

[@CarsonHughes85]

@@ramsesruiz1078 I started a new-ish KZbin channel on politics and morals. I'm just a regular person looking to talk to regular people. Would you be interested in being a guest over zoom?

[@YeeLeeHaw]

_"Love doesn't cost a dime."_ You can care for both humans and animals at the same time, it's the only logical thing anyway.

[@posilucky]

As a black vegan, I'm really glad this guy spoke to you. I'm sad that some of the comments on here are tearing him down instead of supporting him - THIS IS A FUTURE VEGAN! The same passion and anger he feels towards discrimination against black people (which is COMPLETELY valid), is the same energy he will use once he is vegan, I am certain of it. He's completely correct as to stating some vegans would not put the same energy into fighting for human oppression as well. Me being a vegan, have had experiences with white vegans that are completely NOT compassionate when I discuss black oppression (which goes against VEGANISM)! I share my experiences and I get shut down (I'm even seeing that in the comments)! I'm glad you stated that indeed, you can support different causes at the same time, and I believe you Ed, definitely do, however, I can't say that about a lot vegans. I stopped eating meat nearly 10 years ago and I'm super empathetic which makes me want to stand up for not only animals, but other marginalized groups as well (POC, LGBTQ2+, etc.). I'm lucky enough to have met and married another ethical vegan, and we are most certainly going to raise the most compassionate and open-minded, vegan kids. The more compassionate we raise future generations, the better the world will be - fact! :)

[@posilucky]

I'm sorry but I'm not understanding the correlation between black people and Asians? If you really think modern black oppression doesn't exist, then I don't know what to tell you. I understand if you do not want feel like a victim, and that's totally fine as it's your personal choice, but the reality is black people, mostly in America, are oppressed. I don't disagree with this man's approach, and he realized himself that his anger was misplaced and that these issues are interconnected and that is why I'm glad it was Ed that got to speak with him. This thought that black oppression ended after slavery or segregation was abolished is naive. To put it in perspective - if all slaughterhouses in America were shut down today, would that automatically end animal oppression and exploitation? Would other forms of abuse of power in regards to animals disappear? Or, wouldn't it take generations to get rid of systemic and personal speciesism?

[@1234Cheesus]

posilucky because if America was racist why would ‘they’ allow Asians to dominate in their own country? America is not systemically racist and does not oppress blacks (or any other race). If anything it’s gone the other way with affirmative action. Look up Thomas Sowell on KZbin and enlighten yourself.

[@posilucky]

I never said America was racist, so I'm not understanding bringing up Asian people as if they have a related experience with Black people in America?

[@posilucky]

@Sound Logic: Just want to start off by saying I'm totally willing to discuss with you, however this Cherri Cordial character is on one... I'm with you that Asians endured discrimination in America and that should not be forgotten, but the struggles that Asians and Black people went through, although inherently similar (apart from the conception), went down different paths. The banks denying small black business from acquiring loans (even when they have the same credit as whites or asians) preventing them from getting off the ground, housing and community developers denying qualified black people from buying homes in their communities, thus having to settle in poorer communities, which in result affects the schooling for their children (less resources, less qualified teachers, etc). Even after WW2 when there was a shortage of factory workers, it was a struggle to even allow blacks to work because people simply did not want to work alongside black people. Then there's transgenerational trauma (i.e. seen in Holocaust survivors, as well as in Canadian and American residential school survivors), which also affects black people and their coping mechanisms (fathers being separated from their children in slave times, mothers learning to be less emotionally attached to their children so when they are ripped away, it's easier on the children, etc.). On the Asian side of things, Southeast Asian Americans have some of the highest dropout rate and highest poverty rates that often gets ignored because of this "model minority" stereotype Asian Americans have - so I don't want to take away the fact that Asians also suffer issues as well. I myself am not a victim actually. I'm lucky enough to have been born in Canada, with immigrant parents, and apart from dealing with ignorant and racist people on occasion, the system in Canada was not built against me like it is in the US (I thank my lucky stars I was not born there). Speaking of Africa - where my parents are from - the reason why there's a slave trade happening is also due to racism against Africans. Countries like Italy are funding Libyans to capture, enslave, and sell Africans who are trying to go through Libya to immigrate to their countries because they do not want blacks coming in. In fact, even if you are black person born in Italy, you do not get citizenship until you are 18 years of age and have to apply and prove your 18 years of living in Italy. You may ask well why are Africans leaving their countries? I think that's an obvious one as European countries stripped them of everything. Are all African countries victims and innocent? No, I believe tribalism is something so wrong in African society, leading to their own demise. I currently live in Germany, and I simply just have to steer clear of self proclaimed Neo Nazis who like to shout "Nigger" at me - sorta like this Cherri Cordial person commenting using "you negroes" without even knowing who I am - I see them as trolls and just need to be ignored to not fuel their fire. I fight the loudest for animals due to the fact that they are voiceless. I say goodbye to the pigs being transferred to slaughterhouses and bear witness to it, I go to marches and events protesting, I educate people in the street with the help of "anonymous for the voiceless". That doesn't mean I can't also use my voice to speak on inequalities in society in regard to POC, LGBTQ+ community, refugees, etc., which I also do. We are perfectly able to fight more than one fight.

[@applebee6455]

+Sound Logic You are not black. You replied aggressively to EVERY person defending the initial activist. No black person would do that. Also, you dismissed +posilucky REAL LIFE experience. Yet another sign you are not black. Also, no black person would compare Asian experience to the African American one. Remind me what the KKK for Asian were?

[@mattbraun2672]

My favorite quote in this conversation comes from the person advocating for human rights. "If you wake up in the morning and think that you're better than someone else? You're not. You're worse."

[@hudsontarlow]

I don’t know how you could have handled that situation any better, the calmness you held throughout the debate was crazy! It would be totally natural for us to want to yell even louder back at that man, but because you stayed relaxed he ended up fully listening and ultimately agreeing with your points! Amazing outreach 👏👍

[@GloWormAT06]

Ed is amazing.

[@UnivHairSoleil3]

Why would someone with compassion yell louder to someone that is fed up of injustices towards Black people ? It makes no sense. And you're even congratulating him by saying that his calmness was crazy ? This world is very sick.

[@hudsontarlow]

UnivHair Soleil English The fact that Ed stayed calm was crazy good, since it’s so hard to do! When someone is yelling at vegans, saying that they are foolish for fighting for animals rather than humans, it’s a natural feeling to want to yell back at the person who is yelling at you. Because Ed remained calm, the man was able to understand veganism better.

[@charliesaz0626]

Gravybake Gill No one cares what you have to say... stop wasting your time spouting bullshit

[@GloWormAT06]

Neville, you misunderstand what being a vegan is. It's not about the absence of harm, it's about minimizing it. Also, most crops are fertilized with synthetic products these days, but I have a strong suspicion you know this already.

[@starryskies2155]

Ed you are always such a shining example of a compassionate being. Such an inspiration. Thank you.

[@mattioiscattio1095]

Starry Skies an inspiration for my suicide he is spreading lies about farms

[@starryskies2155]

super credible slandering.

[@starryskies2155]

you are clearly not familiar with all of the scientific literature that irrefutably demonstrates that a wholefood plant based diet is optimal for human health. Besides that from an ethical standpoint it is completely unnecessary to breed, cruelly confine and then violently slaughter sentient beings.

[@starryskies2155]

you are clearly not familiar with all of the scientific literature that irrefutably demonstrates that a wholefood plant based diet is optimal for human health. Besides that from an ethical standpoint it is completely unnecessary to breed, cruelly confine and then violently slaughter sentient beings.

[@InfinitePeaceVibrations]

if ed is telling lies watch cowspiracy or what the health or earthlings or countless other documentaries on netflix all saying the same thing a whole plant based diet is the best for your health the planet and for the 70billion land animal horribly murdered every single year not including fish

[@MissLeonable]

I feel his pain. And this is what happens when we start listening with empathy instead of debating. Everybody has their story. And I think Ed really knows that.

[@amelialloyd8932]

👋👋👋

[@indiafalconer2797]

Hi! I’ve written a song about oppression and injustice and about fighting for equality. It’s called Rebels! it would be amazing if you could give it a listen! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqCci55-jKmrja8

[@Vanillababe7]

Yes Ed is really empathetic. He reacted amazing

[@RighteousnessWillPrevail]

Empathy can be real but realistically it's just an illusion because we can't verify and compare the feelings we feel. ButvI do believe we can come close enough.

[@EinSebastian]

How you calmed him down with just a couple of words and your calm and respectful way of talking was so beautiful.

[@geminirhythmspirit2573]

He didn't actually calm him down, but I can see why you would say that, just because someone expresses righteous anger doesn't mean they have no respect, the man talking to Ed, is just , exposing the bigger picture that rarely gets talked about as a very serious concern

[@hooverdog1957]

Earthly Ed is not of this earth. I think he is an angel. Wonderful human being and proves one person can make a difference in this world.

[@zackariahadam9426]

He called the animals "delicious" early in the debate, then he claimed to me a vegetarian later in debate... Suspicious.

[@laurelt3148]

I do think it's possible to be a vegetarian and also think animal's are delicious. I think meat tastes good, but I don't ethically feel right about eating it so I don't.

[@libraryofpangea7018]

@Robin Patricio This works well for you Robin, total and utter rejection. But taste has nothing to do with morals. If you are raised to eat something it is normalized. I use to love Cheese. You know what turned me off cheese? A vegan cooking channel cracking a joke about Cows buttholes being above their teats & Splash Back of fecal matter. I knew of this fact before this joke. But my world veiw at that time was very different, this all comes with a lot of self work we have to do in de programming, no different then someone losing their religion. Let's just say Anthony Bordains book the Dirty Bits was poetic to my teenage heart & I ate deer, rabbits & snakes, river crawdads & turtles as well as frogs. But as my morals has changed, grown as a person, so has my romantic heart. I veiw the world in a very different perspective now. Our Biosphere is not a hunting ground. It is a Garden. . But I did miss my old eating habits for some time. Good Gardens have frogs. It is an active choice not to eat them. Shame is a personal discovery, as is the total rejection that comes with it. A joke made me cry when I fully realized how much litteral bullshit I had been fed my life. . That was year two of being vegan. If they are already on team Lets Not Murder Every Thing On The Planet just give the person some time. Taste pleasure is one mind fuck of a drug.

[@mazmaryam1212]

@Robin Patricio im vegan but i cannot deny that meat tastes nice, i ate it for 20 years straight. Meat can taste nice, BUT the ethics of it is completely wrong. Saying that all meat tastes disgusting is a clear lie otherwise no one would buy it or find it difficult to quit. However, nothing can condone eating it when it comes from evil.

[@mazmaryam1212]

@Robin Patricio well I'm not going to do that as im a vegan as i said

[@mazmaryam1212]

@Robin Patricio okay so since you're a vegan as well, can i ask you a question? Cutting out meat was easy for me, dairy a bit harder, but fish is really really difficult cos i was a big a seafood eater. Do you know what or who i could watch or any advice for seafood alteratives?? Thanks in advance 🤘

[@TheAndyVegan]

I agree that his anger is on point, but he is completely a hypocrite when he cries about his oppression yet dismiss and SUPPORT the oppression of “those delicious animals” (as he put it). You’re a professional. Keep up the videos! 💚👍🏼

[@LCx829]

He might be a hypocrite but I feel like Ed really educated him. Most people don’t even realize the hypocrisy.

[@harveyplantharvester1502]

Why is his anger on point? He goes through life viewing himself as a victim, crying and complaining about how bad he has it. Yet he's free to walk around and cry and complain. He's completely self absorbed.

[@woogusaurus1445]

Why criticize the guy after they just had that really good conversation together? Why not be supportive instead? He was respectable and extremely open minded throughout the convo, he deserves to be commended for that, not shit on.

[@TheOeps123]

woogusaurus Yes indeed, he really seemed to have learned from the debate

[@J4WESOME]

neville oreilly Veganism seeks to exclude *as much as practically possible* the use of animal products. So yes, there is such a thing as a vegan diet.

[@johnnyboy6429]

Human activist: *first response is extreme hostility* Ed: *responds in kindness* Human activist: *calm response* Ed is amazing

[@pdblouin]

I feel like the dude was dishonest though...at the start of the video he goes with the typical "Animals are delicious" argument and says he eats them (he prays for them when they sustain him), then later says he's vegetarian? I'm so confused.

[@rashs6302]

@Deanoss Last black lives matter

[@rashs6302]

@Deanoss Last black lives matter period.

[@kylebushnell2601]

Certainly not how a “human activist” should act as we have seen in the past months now

[@rashs6302]

@Deanoss Last black lives matter

[@sn-iq6gr]

When he said "I recently became vegetarian" it sounded like he meant like just now 😂

[@teresamoscatelli239]

Hahahahha

[@roselaura-gracesing4968]

Lol! Totally!!!

[@swimm3r137]

Lol

[@PSVGNBBF]

🤣🤣👏

[@CarsonHughes85]

@@roselaura-gracesing4968 I started a new-ish KZbin channel on politics and morals. I'm just a regular person looking to talk to regular people. Would you be interested in being a guest over zoom?

[@dododans]

I love how his attitude changed. In the beginning he was so full of emotion but you stayed calm and after you were done talking, he was calmed down so much more, it’s incredible

[@harveyplantharvester1502]

I think he just wore himself out with his own screaming and blubbering. Self pity and blame takes a lot out of you.

[@ageebs5986]

Kindness is so powerful. Ed demonstrated a true manifestation of veganism in his words and his approach. Beautiful.

[@thpenguinmonkey]

No disrespect to this guy or any other activist, but fighting to end oppression, while contributing to another form of oppression, is extremely hypocritical.

[@pozxcety56]

That’s the point Ed was making.

[@iqui]

That's damn true

[@iqui]

That's damn true

[@A1Kira]

He wasn't facing any oppression in the first place. the guy is a forever victim.

[@eugenetswong]

@@A1Kira The majority of them are forever victims. Genetics.

[@aloissalt4989]

Veganism is not a diet or a trend. Veganism in not just about non-human animals. Veganism is a movement dedicated to helping the voiceless, to fight all oppression, to live with empathy and compassion. As cheesy as it may sound, veganism is about equality and world peace.

[@aloissalt4989]

Sonny M All carnist commit genocide, rape, torture, murder and worse everyday... so... yeah

[@aloissalt4989]

Fact is being vegan makes you morally superior to carnists. Would you say you were morally superior to a rapist or murderer?

[@aloissalt4989]

Sonny M Firstly you dodged my question and secondly if you actually read my original comment you would know that it is impossible to be an oppressor and a vegan as it goes against everything that veganism is about. Now please go ahead and find me one vegan murder or rapist in the whole world.

[@aloissalt4989]

Sonny M All carnist ARE murderers, rapists and alot worse. You can't beat around the bush. They pay for and in doing so also advocate rape, torture and murder. As for you 'allergies' there are actually no know ailments that stop anyone from being vegan in fact a full plant based diet has been recorded to have cured and reversed many illnesses thought uncurable/irreversible. On a personal note my sister has many allergies, including nuts and yet we were raised as vegans and always the healthiest of our peers. I am glad to hear you are going vegan. Carnists turned vegan are the strongest people I know. I would recommend doing more research but clearly just by being here on this video shows you are. It seems like you still believe some of the myths of veganism but you are definitely on your way.

[@NoName-nh3fq]

Alois Salt so your sister is allergic to nuts and you still feed her nuts? Thats fucking abuse. I'm allergic to sunlight and garlic and if someone forced me to go outside during a sunny day or feed me that I'd fucking punch them in the face because I'm physically in pain if I eat that

[@nathanter7622]

People need to realize that Veganism is about human rights activism and environmental activism... it's not just about animal welfare or health... they need to realize that if they are all for human rights and environmentalism then they do need to expand their horizons and understand the true message of veganism...

[@larzostrander2233]

Ed completely changed the other guy's mood from angry and yelling to a calm peaceful debater

[@lokeshsoni101]

Ed. There's been several of your videos (this is another one), where after watching, I just feel so good. Your compassion and love is unmistakable. If there is anyway I can help you to help the animals, it'd be my privilege.

[@ComplicatedInvisibility]

Lokesh Soni See his patron link in his description if you would like to assist financially. Become vegan if you are not already and always spread the word.

[@tomast1323]

You’re not ok dude, can’t help

[@sianowen6291]

Ed, you have so much compassion in your eyes. It is so heart warming.

[@jhptsdx6275]

Absolute wordsmith Ed, so good seeing the guy's body language 180 as he realised you were on his side.

[@indiafalconer2797]

Hi! I’ve written a song about oppression and injustice and about fighting for equality. It’s called Rebels! it would be amazing if you could give it a listen! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqCci55-jKmrja8

[@joejosephi]

Some say that if Jesus were alive today, he'd be vegan. Thank you Vegan Jesus

[@lanav2478]

It's funny how he went from loving 'those delicious animals' to saying he 'recently became vegetarian'...

[@indiafalconer2797]

Hi! I’ve written a song about oppression and injustice and about fighting for equality. It’s called Rebels! it would be amazing if you could give it a listen! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqCci55-jKmrja8

[@user-pw1ze5zq2d]

Chilled me to the bone when Ed got the mic and spoke such truth. Excuse my language, but I forking love you, Ed.

[@vidal22pirlo43]

"the root of all evil is the idea that some lives matter more than others" Damn! Beautiful words

[@tuckers8141]

'I recently become a vegetarian... 15 seconds ago 😂. Ed totally changed the course of this discussion in one swift paragraph. Hats off 👏 👏

[@sanyamjain9523]

It's been 2 years. Still vegetarian?

[@carsonc7320]

@@sanyamjain9523 lol he was quoting the guy in the video I think

[@AbigaleKirsten]

This video made me cry. Legit. Jaw hurting and all that jazz..

[@Codswallop58]

Cool thing-the guy was shouting for peace, love, and compassion, and they showed it to him.

[@soumonism]

I feel like when this guy says he recently went vegetarian, he means just now.

[@hannahg8439]

Naw I don't think so. He later mentioned that he didn't go vegetarian for the "right" reasons, meaning he didn't do it because of the things that made Ed go vegan. I don't think he would've clarified that if it was all made up. It didn't help his position.

[@vegahimsa3057]

That was then. He is vegan now.

[@kasma5708]

@@vegahimsa3057 who is the guy? How do you know?

[@vegahimsa3057]

@@kasma5708 he was/is in the comment section.

[@soumonism]

@@indiafalconer2797 Stop spamming

[@leoresajinofsie]

I think I’m in love with Ed 😍 he just radiates so much positivity and it’s beautiful

[@janisguzman4672]

Me too. He’s my hero 😭❤️

[@indiafalconer2797]

Hi! I’ve written a song about oppression and injustice and about fighting for equality. It’s called Rebels! it would be amazing if you could give it a listen! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqCci55-jKmrja8

[@zazzyv2742]

"Delicious animals" "I recently became a vegetarian" Hmmm

[@Pinkles666]

Zazzy V ahh I didn’t catch that! Interesting...I am inclined to think he isn’t a vegetarian and just said that. 🤔

[@torritt]

E C he eats meat , he says so @2.45 " the animals ... that sustain me when I eat"

[@Pinkles666]

david pook right you are sir, maybe by “recently” he meant during this very conversation..or was trying to look better because he saw the logic in Ed’s responses. Either way, the convo ended well which is nice. Hopefully that man makes the connection and goes vegan.

[@zarabullock3288]

i know right, that's what i thought - recently as in this very moment

[@bcount1]

Or he could be doing it for a small time for health reasons

[@stevenk6977]

Damn that man has put into words so much of what a I believe. Veganism is going to expand to be the next true Peace and Civil Rights Movement. Veganism is good, Veganism is great and Veganism is awesome, but it is going to be so much more like I said it is going to become a culture that will teach and value Animal Life, Human Life, Animal Rights, Human Rights, and Civil Rights. Ed please say that more that a child who is brought up to love and respect all life will value all life, will value civil rights, will value peace, will value environmentalism, will value love over hate and will value individualism instead of being be led by the nose by corporate propaganda! Thanks for showing this ....gives me faith.. Peace Man!

[@shon5960]

Go cry in your pillow and be a victim

[@stevenk6977]

I really think you are underestimating the power of the next generation. I think they have been given a bad rap, maybe they will accomplish what we never could. You like the world as it is now? They don't!

[@stevenk6977]

What are you talking about, who said anything about war. Who are you crushing? Are you talking about Civil Rights or Veganism? What country UK or USA?

[@mgr1633]

Are you okay? Because that whole paragraph was total nonsensical garbage. See a doctor.

[@stevenk6977]

Respect and Value of All Life as well as Civil Rights is nonsensical garbage? ...and I need to see a doctor?

[@matyldahomolova]

I'm 15 and vegan for about six months and this channel helped me so much when I was just getting started and nobody understood it an everyone at my school made fun of me. You are my motivation in the hard times because thanks to you I realize that I'm not alone and the thing that we're doing is the best thing we can do for world and for ourselves. THANK YOU.

[@blueollis]

This man is so open, honest, heartfelt and well-spoken. I loved this interaction through and through! What a beautiful thing.

[@ProjoFTW]

4th day of being vegan, if you’d of talked to me about being a vegan 2 weeks ago I would of thought you were a freak, it really does only take 1 or two videos (or in my case cowspiracy 😂) to completely change someone’s mindset. Keep going ed you’re doing an awesome job brother !

[@Michelrs]

ProjoFTW cowspiracy is breeding vegans like crazy. That documentary opened my eyes too

[@ingridmarielle]

ProjoFTW I’m proud of you ❤️

[@bethattrup965]

been vegan for over a year because of cowspiracy

[@yy-ws9qm]

ProjoFTW im not convinced

[@ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος]

I think challenge 22 is also a good way to transition, it will give you guidance and answer any questions you have. While you're at it, also watch, what the health, forks over knives, earthlings, dominion, lucent. Great that you switched.

[@berniedankers4081]

Ed’s face in the beginning like “ah shit, here we go again”

[@indiafalconer2797]

Hi! I’ve written a song about oppression and injustice and about fighting for equality. It’s called Rebels! it would be amazing if you could give it a listen! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqCci55-jKmrja8

[@hazelredmond104]

Ed, The understanding and compassion you showed that man was truly gifted. You and the lady speaker calmed him. Because of you he'll become more relaxed about his situation and become Vegan. Life is what you make it. An enslaved dairy cow has no say about her life and the torment she goes through until she is finally dragged to slaughter foaming at the mouth. That man has a choice to grow and nurture his mind and body, he has that freedom. Nobody should own any animal. All pets that we domesticate deserve our ultimate respect for the love that they unconditionally give us. We have no right to breed animals into existence to torment, abuse and slaughter them for our plates. We need to close all slaughter houses and respect all creatures great and small.

[@manne4795]

Amazing passion, he'll make a great animal rights activist one day...

[@tazswagg]

Chill....

[@harveyplantharvester1502]

LOL That's not passion, that's self pity. He's the perfect example of today's "I'm a victim" society.

[@manne4795]

Perhaps, but if (or more appropriately when) he starts believing in the vegan cause, he will make a great speaker and advocate.

[@seamonster936]

Manne Absolutely his self-aggrandising victim mentality will drive more people to eating delicious meat. Go for it.

[@joe-nl9jd]

Callie don't be rude

[@hcat3110]

“If you wake up and say I’m better then someone else it makes you worse.” Powerful Conversation

[@JakA-wy9vm]

“Oh I pray for my animals every time I eat them!!” “Oh well I recently became a vegetarian !1!1!1” WHAT

[@GG-vq6ro]

🤔

[@Kieranj8866]

:L

[@domthebomb7067]

He’s transitioning and still needs to change his mind set

[@malikliggins8227]

That makes sense if you became one recently you still might refer to something in the past like sometimes I say I love ribs but have been vegetarian for the last 2 years

[@indiafalconer2797]

Hi! I’ve written a song about oppression and injustice and about fighting for equality. It’s called Rebels! it would be amazing if you could give it a listen! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqCci55-jKmrja8

[@marishasveganworld2240]

And your anger, I think it’s beautiful, because you stand up and you care. 🌱 - Earthling Ed - 💚💚💚🌱🌱🌱

[@goji5887]

Starts with hostile yelling, ends with hugging. Beautiful.

[@ltings5806]

I think the fact the guy cane in shouting and screaming in the mic but after one little speech from Ed he completely changed his tone and even patted Ed on the shoulder just shows how much of a brilliant speaker he is. Couldn’t be a better person representing veganism.

[@Thelara2001]

ed has the cutest weirdest laugh ever

[@indiafalconer2797]

Hi! I’ve written a song about oppression and injustice and about fighting for equality. It’s called Rebels! it would be amazing if you could give it a listen! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqCci55-jKmrja8

[@ReasonMakes]

@@indiafalconer2797 Please don't spam your video in comments like this. I'm sure your video is great, but there are other ways to promote it.

[@jackalantlers]

ed's first response was so immensely powerful ... i genuinely can't believe how everything deescalated so suddenly

[@AustnSpace111]

This was a great exchange! Who is the woman speaking at 4:05? She deserves accolades also! She spoke from her heart very authentically and beautifully.

[@JoeyCarbstrong]

💙💙💙💙

[@nickwhittle1440]

Joey Carbstrong hey man. Just to let you know I've watched loads of yours and ed's videos and I have so much respect and admiration for the both of you. Keep up the good work. You're good people.

[@jleondallax]

To all of you who had negative opinions and comments about this exchange need to check yourself. This was an epiphanic moment for me and a beautiful exchange. Get over your hate and my rage was and is more than justified. I completely related to Ed and this moment changed my life. Judge if you dare but know you aren’t perfect. Find love and find forgiveness. If I don’t deserve redemption then neither do you. Check yourself and get over your hate!!!

[@sforbesgocka]

Justin Leon Johnson oath. Too much hatred of the first speaker in the comments.

[@AnnaRobert]

Your calm ways at communicating shows how peaceful we are (vegans)

[@Jrce11]

ClickAnna I'm a meat eater but in also very peaceful

[@osamab814]

Nah

[@samrose3205]

ClickAnna I disagree. Of course compassionate people are more drawn to veganism, but it doesn't mean that all vegans have a nice personality. Unfortunately narcissism and self righteousness can be found in many vegans too. I understand what you're trying to convey, but I think it's a sweeping generalisation to make that all vegans are nice people

[@jennifertremblay7516]

We all strive to be as kind and understanding as he is. Sometimes we fail. It is hard to see the evils in the world and not come across as disgusted with those who willing partake in the flesh of another life. I work on this everyday. I try so hard not to push my choices on to others and just show them how much better this lifestyle is. Always improving.

[@sorcererCermet]

vegans are definitely not peaceful by default. case in point: every comment section on a vegan video

[@avacadotoast5492]

There is nothing more attractive than a kind, patient and empathetic man. Much love🌿💚

[@CarsonHughes85]

I started a new-ish KZbin channel on politics and morals. I'm just a regular person looking to talk to regular people. Would you be interested in being a guest over zoom?

[@youareperfect9019]

I want Ed’s opening statement to be tattooed on my eyelids jeez that was so well spoken it felt other worldly

[@TVideoupload]

He is awakened . I’ve been in those phases but am currently not. He seems to perpetually be there.

[@Beccination]

I keep straying of my path of veganism because exploiting animals is so normalized in my environment. Your videos help me to stay on track or get pack to it! Thank you.

[@rube6361]

Beccination my mother was the same her culture is extremely meat and dairy-heavy and her fall-back argument was always that we won't make a change because people all around the world are still eating meat and aren't going to stop now. But if you think about an issue like slavery that happened all around the world (and is still happening today) if people said then that a change wouldn't happen in their lifetime so whats the point then a change would never have happened. And it is wrong do keep slaves or eat animals when you dont need to regardless of whether other people are doing it. You are on the right side of history and can touch so many other people throughout your life to make a change within themselves so dont worry about what others are doing. Do the right thing because it is right it's okay to stand alone. But each person does make a change look how the supermarkets are changing with all the new vegan products. And you could of chosen to pay for an animals murder and subsequently increased demand for the murder of another animal, or you can choose to buy a vegan burger and not be part of that

[@artemythical]

I love that he ends up understanding!!

[@crustmuskandpixiedust]

"The root of all oppression, and the root of all evil, is that some lives matter more than others." x _ x My universe just expanded and my mind reached another level of existence.

[@t.6071]

This was one of the best videos I've ever watched! I am so glad he brought this issue up because it's 100% a conversation that needs to be had. Every living entity on this planet is deserving of a life without pain, discrimination or injustice. Love what you're doing Ed!

[@regipearce92]

I have binged watched many of your videos in the past few days. I admire you soooo much for what you do. Your tone, your words, your demeanor, and points that you make are spot on. Your name will always be on my list of heroes.

[@williamschmidt8396]

"I got schooled". To say that took some serious balls and deserves nothing but respect.

[@johnnygarcia1598]

By going vegan you’re already helping humans by default.

[@remotefaith]

Wait how?

[@michaelcawdron3378]

RemoteFaith 1995 Watch ‘What the health’ documentary.

[@earthlingel.2238]

@@remotefaith humans get exploited in the animal agriculture as well. slaughterhouse workers have a higher risk of getting PTSD, Depression or being responsible for domestic violence. Cutting throats on a daily basis and seeing other living beings suffer does something with your mental health... also: in the leather industry in Bangladesh workers work with toxic chemicals like bleach that increase their risk of getting cancer or other health problems. to feed those billions of animals crops have to be grown. 83% of all starving humans come from countries that export crops to feed the cattle in the West. by going vegan you stand up against animal cruelty, that goes for human animals as well as for non-human animals. by going vegan you fight against ALL opression. when you show people that you can live a life without hurting a single soul they will maybe do the same and then we'll be able to live in a world where everyone is vegan and every life is respected

[@adamjohnsey685]

@@earthlingel.2238 u go on about people that suffer in those jobs what about other jobs where people get depressed in industries that have nothing to do with animals i dont c u saying anything about that. Also people that have do deal with bleach and toxions that is up to the industry to provide them with tbe equipment they need because you have loads of jobs tbat you deal with bad toxins. I think if you want to do good in tge world you have to do good everywhere become vegan then you shod the starving children in the world or help the homeless or even the people that do suffer day in day out also vegans should not drive at all and shud walk everwhere but i bet you all dont. Funny enough you vegan people dont. You all say about the animals but human beings are getting treated the same and nothing is getting done about that. The problem is that the world is already messed up and you will not be able to fix it by one thing you will have to fix everything that is wrong

[@angolangel]

WOW! What an incredible deescalation! I so admire your ability to connect so deeply with someone who at first seemed so completely convinced he was right and you were wrong. And props to the man for keeping his mind open to other perspectives as well.

[@Thedoctorjosh]

Ed's first response was the definition of killing them with kindness

[@calicovmin]

Ed, I just met you in NYC at the Cube of Truth - it was honestly one of the best days of my life 💕 It was my first activism event since going vegan, and you are one of my biggest inspirations for starting. Thank you for all that you do, for the animals and humans alike 💖

[@natsabb4296]

You are next level with your patience, compassion and ability to articulate what we’re all thinking 🙏🏻

[@longstrandna1]

I respect this guy for admitting he got "schooled" (at the end) show's he has an open mind and an open heart. I get schooled everyday of my life, you need humility for that. Jeez Ed, so articulate and compassionate not only to animals but people. Great work.

[@danegagnon]

THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VIDEO IN EXISTENCE!!! Ed couldn't have worded this any better and changed that man's entire perception. Everyone who breathes should watch this. Well done.

[@frog7195]

this was such a beautiful and raw debate! love your work, ed. dont stop being you

[@fabiocaetanofigueiredo1353]

PERFECT crisis management from Ed. Blending, not confronting. Exploring similarities instead of differences ❤.

[@spoopep]

What. Ed, I really admire how much you can be calm, clear and patiente when you debate. You a little ray of sunlight ☀️ You represent well the message of veganism and all vegans who fight everyday for animal rights. So much love in you ! X)

[@samm9151]

I'm on day 3 of transitioning to a plant based life style. I've done it in the past for a few years but wasn't very "strict" about it. Recently, I came across your videos and it just lit that fire in me all over. Thank you for all that you do and for being so level headed in all of your interactions with people. You're work is clearly not going unnoticed.

[@sophiejdixon1040]

That little “thank you” after all the shouting he’d done. Ed is an angel in human form lol he can calm anyone down

[@NatalieGennaoui]

I understand how he feels frustrated. There is a lot of oppression happening. I care about many issues, of course. I am always impressed on how calm you stay. I like your arguments. Thank you for producing such high quality videos with excellent conversations.

[@soapithanvadivel4732]

@Sound Logic ur acc dumb af, if u dont see systematic oppression in the western world, ur probably too ignorant to see how that affects the rest of the planet given the economic and ethical impact it has to other nations smh

[@joannot6706]

One day earthling ed will have 1 million sub and more.

[@oneiroagent]

Unfortunately that's not the case.

[@deanroot4212]

Ed is so sharp and kniw exactly what to say, im so impressed.. well done

[@TimmyTheSnail]

This video is so relevant right now and people who are protesting and supporting BLM should be watching it

[@Jeff_Segal]

I’m so impressed with both your message and the way you deliver it, Ed!

[@dangmefinnish]

Wow, this is so good point. That we learn to discriminate from very early age by observing how our parents value some lives more than others and then as we grow up we of course apply that same logic to humans. It all makes prefect sense. Wow. Mind blown.