You Will Never Look at Dairy in the Same Way Again | Rutgers University | Eye-Opening Speech

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[@ed.winters]

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[@wimtofi5587]

Thanks brother

[@lloydchristmas4547]

Thanks brother.

[@iams2109]

"Challenge"??? Why veganism is a challenge? Are you not supposed to be herbivores??? 😂😂😂

[@jethrohendrix5091]

i miss watching your videos you are such a mind opener i thank you for all your work you save more lifes than you would think much love to you and may mother nature protect you for the rest of your life

[@iams2109]

@@jethrohendrix5091 say that to my bacon from today lol

[@chickpea734]

The fact that humans drink another animals milk is really bizarre.

[@iams2109]

Who cares dude if is bizarre hahahaha you really think we care ? 🤦‍♂️😂😂

[@viktoriaaureliaa]

Ivan Mendez why dont you care?

[@viktoriaaureliaa]

Chory but we aren‘t snakes

[@viktoriaaureliaa]

Chory i dont Understand your point

[@viktoriaaureliaa]

The difference is that snakes take the eggs because they need them to survive but we dont need animal products because we can survive without them

[@lizzierodda281]

I’m already vegan and this just made me 10x more vegan. Thank you, Ed, for what you are doing for the animals.

[@tom4412]

Lizzie Rodda do you think you can do better than Brianna kzbin.info/www/bejne/goSVeWiqg6iWidk

[@jeremysnow9034]

How do u become "10x more vegan"? Eating more plants or becoming more of a self-righteous asshole?

[@sia1036]

lol me too

[@yungmentalproblems]

Just don't care about animals

[@caitlin4576]

@@jeremysnow9034 stop letting your guilty conscience speak for you

[@lukeian2118]

Not your mum, not your milk. Keep it up Ed!

[@iams2109]

Actually is my milk and is my meat, prove me wrong 😂😂

[@jhunt5578]

@@iams2109 *Prove. Sorry buddy, sometimes you can't educate stupid. And you are monumentally stupid.

[@grandtheftredemptioncc]

jhunt5578 you’re calling him “monumentally stupid” just because he made a small typo? Is that not bullying?

[@iams2109]

@@jhunt5578 dude I must be vegan to be real stupid... and small mistakes with words happen when you use a smartphone . 😂 relax dude.. you start to sound very hysterical 😂😂😂

[@lukeian2118]

@albert fish Paying someone to plant and harvest soya is different to paying someone to artificially inseminate a cow, take its child away and harvest its milk repeatedly all year round. Wouldn't you agree?

[@rhondateris2711]

I can't tell you how guilty I feel for eating cheese and ice cream until a few months ago when I went full vegan. I hadn't eaten meat since 1991, and veganism seemed unattainable. But no more animal products for me.

[@hannahbischop5156]

🌿🌿🌍❤️Great

[@hubertydaisy7911]

Same for me :)

[@mrsneeklamy]

Try not to feel too guilty, Rhonda. Just remember all of the opposition you ever faced being a vegetarian. In eighteen years, how many times have you been asked how do you get your protein, iron and nutrients, far too many I’d guess. Just make sure you’re taking vitamins B₁₂ and D regularly (fortified foods alone are never enough), it’s no good being a sick vegan!

[@rhondateris2711]

@@mrsneeklamy 28 years actually :) I really didn't have people asking me that, I have always been active with hiking with my dogs so maybe I look healthy. I used to have low D3 and iron, but that's sorted out now. My health problems are not related to my diet, I have been rear-ended twice and have had 2 neck surgeries. So pain is my only health problem.

[@cattygirl6663]

dang you're missing out on so much, i eat whatever i want and never deprive myself of wonderful food.

[@colinmcnally2280]

Amazing. He never even looked at a card or prompt for that. One of the best speeches I've ever heard on the issue.

[@WalterKhayyam]

Then you're easily impressed.

[@grattata4364]

@@WalterKhayyam Do it better yourself then? I thought so.. Then shut your piehole :)

[@WalterKhayyam]

@@grattata4364 I work for a living, vegans pay Ed to engage in demogoguery, see the difference?

[@sauceboss38]

Ed is such an incredible speaker!!

[@burnedflowers141]

@@WalterKhayyam you mean you're a wage slave for a living getting paid a measly fraction of the profit your labour produces? Wow, impressive bro. Fucking fanny lmao.

[@TiagoSalemaG]

"The stagnation of progress comes from the refusal to challenge what it is that we've always done." - Ed Winters

[@mortenandersson7134]

Progress: www.nytimes.com/2015/06/28/opinion/sunday/saving-the-cows-starving-the-children.html

[@laurentfaurite8660]

Why don't eat animals that we don't generally eat like rats, squirrels, badgers, racoons?

[@calebr7199]

@@mortenandersson7134 "People in poorer countries need to eat animal products therefore I need to also." This does not logically follow

[@mortenandersson7134]

@@calebr7199 ? www.nature.com/articles/ncomms7995 landinstitute.org www.theguardian.com/books/2018/jun/28/wilding-isabella-tree-review-farm-return-nature theconversation.com/why-massive-effort-needs-to-be-put-into-growing-trees-on-farms-106729 veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/content/185/14/449

[@calebr7199]

@@mortenandersson7134 What is the point of all this? The only thing that had anything to do with veganism was the last link from an opinion piece by someone who works for the agriculture business. www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/02/ar4-wg3-chapter8-1.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjpxs_i5bvnAhUET98KHXrnAxwQFjANegQIBxAC&usg=AOvVaw1jMxMmPeVL7nP4aloJSUb7 "Livestock, predominantly ruminants such as cattle and sheep, are important sources of CH4, accounting for about one-third of global anthropogenic emissions of this gas (US-EPA, 2006a). "

[@elizabethdean0187]

I’m a clinician-scientist in health care at a world class university and professional speaker related to vegan nutrition. What you say so eloquently, logically and clearly in 15 1/2 minutes, is remarkable. I am 74 years old and aspire to be just like you, when I grow up! You are truly an inspiration to me and so many others. The resistance in so-called ‘health’ care as well as the public, is beyond belief. Your interview with psychologist Dr. Joy was exceptional. Her short video (along with yours), on ‘The Secret Reason We Eat Meat’ should be on prime time TV. It is an exceptional sociological analysis. Do know I am turning many others to your work regarding the moral side of veganism. I particularly liked Dr. Joy’s conceptualization of ‘carnism’, too, and the value system that meat-eaters buy into. It well articulates that meat eaters have a strong belief system, too, regarding it is ‘acceptable’ to multilateral, abuse, and slaughter animals, not only vegans who have a belief system that supports personal health and well-being, planetary health and animal welfare…. Thank you. Upward and onward…you give me hope.

[@jcg7672]

No one can argue with the logic, so they just attack your character. How can you argue with this logic?

[@iams2109]

Who cares your logic lol.... eat all the grass that you want hysterical vegan 😂✌

[@viktoriaaureliaa]

Ivan Mendez ?

[@viktoriaaureliaa]

Why is that logic?

[@iams2109]

@@d.l.7416 hi hysterical vegan lol

[@ivonastrukar4715]

Then stop drinking soy milk,and almond milk or anything of the sorts soyboy, cause it reminds you so much of real milk. Just eat soy,and eat almonds, you'll get the same nutrients, just not in juicy milky looking liquid form.

[@tabeala8488]

This is WHY I am Vegan!✊🏼🌱

[@Jesse-rj5et]

Same! 🥰🌱

[@Karincl7]

@@iams2109 if you don t care ... why are your wasting your time on these things ... now your just trolling and making a complete idiot of yourselve

[@rafaellopez984]

@@iams2109 I care if they're vegan :)

[@eliseheartless4636]

Ivan Mendez You are under almost every comment... you’re wasting your time. If you don’t want to have anything to do with veganism, then don’t go on a video where the main topic is veganism...

[@carnivore2938]

this is why i am not

[@donaldanderson6578]

Carnism, the most tyranically malevolent ideology in human's history, bar none. Fantastic speech Ed. Shared.

[@wisemage0]

Let's see if we can get this video up to 6,000,000 views.

[@iams2109]

Vegans are hysterical people 😂

[@lloydchristmas4547]

It is.

[@iams2109]

@Christopher Sabionski I'm guessing... you say that to your parents and family members right ? 😂😂😂

[@iams2109]

@Christopher Sabionski my family are astronauts and we travel a lot to the moon 🤦‍♂️✌✌✌😂😂😂

[@Yohannisbeer]

Thank you, Ed. What you are doing for veganism, is outstanding. Thank you and Joey for turning me vegan back in June 2018.

[@allsparks83]

Vegan über Nacht im Juni 2018 wegen Joey und Ed ? Freut mich wirklich zu hören. Leider gibt es mMn im deutschsprachigen Raum noch zu wenig solcher Aktivisten wie Joey und Ed. Wir haben zwar tolle Menschen wie Niko Rittenau, die beiden von "Vegan ist ungesund" und Vegains, aber ich fände es toll, wenn wir mehr echte Straßenaktivisten hätten wie eben Ed oder Joey. Naja, aber die vegane Bewegung wächst ja immer schneller. Wer weiß, vielleicht kommen da ja noch welche ;-) Liebe Grüße aus Bayern :-)

[@Yohannisbeer]

@@allsparks83 Danke für deine nette Antwort! Da kommen auf jeden Fall welche! In Wien, wo ich lebe, tut sich da einiges. :) Was war bei dir der ausschlaggebende Punkt oder ein bestimmter Aktivist oder Video? Lg aus Oberösterreich

[@ivonastrukar4715]

Then stop drinking soy milk,and almond milk or anything of the sorts soyboy, cause it reminds you so much of real milk. Just eat soy,and eat almonds, you'll get the same nutrients, just not in juicy milky looking liquid form.

[@Yohannisbeer]

@@ivonastrukar4715 Why should I stop drinking it? I didn't stop consuming dairy, because I didn't like the taste. I stopped, because I don't want cows exploited and killed on my behalf. Not that difficult to understand. By the way, I don't like soy milk. :)

[@ivonastrukar4715]

@@Yohannisbeer I know most vegans are in it for the morals. But they don't understand that nature doesn't care about their feelings. I am all for animals being kept in humane conditions on pastures,living a fulfilled and happy life.Before they inevitably become part of the food chain. In many less modern parts of the world animals are still hunted in the wild and raised on open pastures. Factory farming is inexcusable.

[@CmoreAnts]

If you are a mother and cannot sympathize with the pain that this mother cow went through than there is a serious disconnect.

[@ellensirca9915]

As a childless woman I can sympathize with what animals go through just from dealing with artificial insemination and being milked and violated for their bodies & secretions

[@claytonthomas6316]

I'm 13, I turned vegetarian 2 years ago and 3 months ago I turned vegan. I can't explain how grateful I am to have found yours and Joey's channels I'd love to do animal rights matches but I don't know how to and whether I would be able to at 13. I'd appreciate any advice 💚💚

[@alexandrachristina2721]

Wow, well done 💚 Maybe there is an Anonymous for the Voiceless group in your city? They should have a Facebook Group for each city. They do street activism :)

[@claytonthomas6316]

@Debbie Barbour thank you I'll definitely look in to it

[@CmoreAnts]

Keep going! You’re doing great. If you’re parents need help with food ideas check out Forks Over Knives recipes!

[@carnivore2938]

this is why children cant vote

[@georgeadams8622]

Eat meat. Have a natural diet be healthy. Don’t make the same mistakes I did. You really have so much potential. Love humans 💚kill animals

[@awakeningnavigator3895]

I gave up dairy six years after I gave up meat.I regret waiting so long.But in 2010 there wasn't nearly as much information out about the dairy industry as there is now.Im grateful for people like you who expose the lies! I'm hopeful in another ten years it will be declining even more.

[@1auntievenom]

I was vegetarian for 30 years before becoming vegan and mainly regret is not going vegan sooner!

[@cierraaaaaaaas]

Don’t regret that it took you longer. You didn’t have the knowledge to know better. I never really knew the real reason why vegans don’t eat or drink dairy until a few years into my veganism.

[@elainakosmidis8657]

Andrea S : It’s liquid flesh. Milk alternatives are healthier.👍🌱

[@jordanbishopp]

This speech brought me to tears. I’ve been vegan for 6 months, and everything you said really resonated with me. I just physically can’t comprehend how people can continue to pay for industries like this when they know the truth. It breaks my heart. Thank you so much Ed, you helped me go vegan and it’s videos like this this that made me take that step❤️

[@withusnotforus]

On the same journey as you, you can do this 💞

[@iams2109]

Nobody cares if you are vegan. In fact... you start to sound like an hysterical one... you can cry... you can have your broken heart and we will still eating meat. Lol 😂

[@withusnotforus]

@@iams2109 Oh shit, we may be hysterical and emotional but at least our lifestyle isn't notorious for putting people in their early graves because of fucking heart attacks and clogged arteries 🤣🤣🤣

[@jordanbishopp]

Ivan Mendez if you disagree with animal cruelty, you are LITERALLY living against your own morals. That’s called hypocrisy. Go and find another KZbin video to spout negativity on because no one cares for your opinion here. It’s all love 💚

[@iams2109]

@@jordanbishopp morals? Since when you are moral authority around here? 😂

[@gabiiwanska5776]

Currently trying to do veganuary 💪🏼🥦

[@saraninh]

@Adam Kučera na..

[@donaldanderson6578]

If you need motivation, I strongly recommend watching Dominion.

[@alkku5045]

That is amazing! It opens a whole world of different foods and such. If you ever need any support, help, recommendations ect. just send me a message. Thank you in advance for making even the slightest difference.

[@iams2109]

Arw you listening this hysterical vegans that were eating meat for so many years? 😂😂🤦‍♂️

[@viktoriaaureliaa]

Gabi Iwanska same🙃

[@sharona1981]

I'm so sorry I contributed to this barbarity. I'm so sorry. I never will again. I was so naive and stupid that I never thought about where my milk came from. I thought, Oh well, it's a product of the animal, the animal doesn't suffer. How wrong I was. Please, go vegan.

[@sue8370]

We were all like this, bizarre hey

[@sharrondebby7950]

Well it’s kept a dirty secret, as it’s wrong

[@missapippin9020]

So many feel this way. We were wrongly educated I in my younger days just thought cows gave milk how stupid was I and I am a mother. I was told you need milk to be healthy we were given it at school Not any more I know exactly where my food comes from now and being vegan is the most ethical compassionate healthy and environmental choice that you can make. I only wish I knew earlier in my life what I know now how different my choices would have been so very different. But it is never too late to change. I too am so sorry for my past choices.

[@iams2109]

"Please go vegan" Are you begging us? 😂😂😂 you people must be really desperate.... lol

[@sharona1981]

Ivan Mendez 'Us people' aren't desperate, Ivan. We would just like people to make a change and choose not to contribute to the suffering and torture of living creatures. And if you're not interested in any of that, why are you commenting on this video? Is your life so devoid of meaning that you choose to try to make others' lives just so?

[@jonjonwp]

A brilliant speech that should go straight to the heart. Listening RSPCA?

[@Vrin137]

Jon wp I stopped give money to them and choose smaller private rescues that needs help cos like all larger Corp they end up corrupted. I still deal with them as a emergency vet contact for the animals not for them but they don’t get a penny out of me anymore!

[@jonjonwp]

Miss Heidi Thumbs up 👍

[@willbournerv2259]

The RSPCA facilitate and approve of industrialised animal abuse and cruelty, they're a joke

[@jonjonwp]

@albert fish Another one avoiding the truth.

[@jonjonwp]

@Tom Cully Except??? I'm glad to hear you are vegan for life.

[@protyusgames4741]

I have been vegan 3 years now. For me nutrition and health had nothing to do with the decision. It is all about the animals.

[@tRiXMaddy]

It is all about the animals. The great health is just something that comes with it. It's like a gift back for trying to help the best we can. I wish I could do so much more

[@localvoidlander8093]

I will admit, it's a mix of health and rational choice for me. It just doesn't make sense morally (for animals and also humans in the long term in terms of actually keeping people fed logistically) to not go vegan.

[@juliewake4585]

Indeed, but it’s a win win win isn’t it’s?

[@milesmalone4893]

You deserve a Nobel Peace Prize, Ed

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

I think that prize is for people who've done something to stop genocide or major human rights violations. Giving speeches doesn't warrant the Nobel Peace prize.

[@milesmalone4893]

@@ASMRyouVEGANyet You wouldn't consider 150 billion animals killed every year genocide? And I was also referring to the activism Ed does and how he uses his platform to spread the truth of what is really going on, so no, it's not just about him giving speeches.

[@raydolo2530]

@@milesmalone4893 woodrow wildson won and he led the isa into a world war. Obama did too and he bombed 8 different countries. I think many of the 'peace prize' winners have blood on their hands. Its not seriously for peace.

[@milesmalone4893]

@@raydolo2530 This is a good point, it is a meaningless title.

[@nielsbaumann6485]

@@TheLaughingMagpie oh yeah Obama totally deserved it lol

[@SkyP1e]

Once again Earthling Ed cuts right through the rhetoric and makes the points that need to be made

[@Blucamels]

This should be on television this should be discussed on radio, printed in newspapers, because If I share this I know people will not watch this. Thank you Ed x

[@ashutoshsharma328]

I was a vegetarian but now a vegan. It was very very tough to give up dairy products and tea, but my pain is nothing compared to theirs.

[@miles611]

You gave up tea?

[@hazelredmond104]

So true...Vegan for the Animals.

[@xMarc97]

Tea?

[@ashutoshsharma328]

@@miles611 Yes, i used to drink tea made of milk. I've now replaced it with non milk tea.

[@alanahjade27]

it's not even pain.... it's minor discomfort giving up something familiar, nothing compared to what they go through

[@carnissa]

Hail Vegan Jesus 🙌🏻

[@ivonastrukar4715]

Then stop drinking soy milk,and almond milk or anything of the sorts soyboy, cause it reminds you so much of real milk. Just eat soy,and eat almonds, you'll get the same nutrients, just not in juicy milky looking liquid form.

[@_kaleido]

Ivona Strukar bruh stop copy and pasting this under literally every comment

[@oneking2461]

Ivona Strukar what does it matter what hes drinking or eating so long as there isnt a victim?

[@IsaacSMILE]

Ivona is a Troll. All over vegan videos. I feel sorry for this person.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIaTl6uBl8mJh5Y historical evidence Jesus was veg

[@TiagoSalemaG]

Video: 15 minutes Posted: 10 minutes ago ...150 likes... Oh well... Proud to be one of them

[@simonhaakonsson2537]

1,5X speed logic;) Welcome to the world of productivity

[@jendoequa889]

How can anyone who hears this not turn vegan.

[@DilipKumar-yb6bz]

Because his reasoning is mostly subjective. Sometimes it's important to hear from people who don't always agree with you.

[@wisemage0]

Maybe they don't want to spend their rest of their lives chanting: _"Does this have dairy in it?"_

[@TriedThrice]

@@DilipKumar-yb6bz This comment was made a while ago but If you still want more evidence based videos this channel has soo many and i suggest you check them out.

[@brekkiemw3]

I think many people already understand that these animals suffer but not to which extend. Still, no matter how much they suffer, some people just don't care about the feelings of others as long as it benefits them.

[@ellensirca9915]

@@DilipKumar-yb6bz What was subjective about the unnecessary suffering the animals go through?

[@IsabelSimon]

this is the most incredible speech I have ever heard

[@iams2109]

You should hear my speech when I'm eating meat

[@hazelredmond104]

Brilliant and to the point. x

[@vielfrazz4325]

@@iams2109 get a life man nobody cares

[@vielfrazz4325]

i recommend Philip Wollens speech. really amazing too

[@iams2109]

@@vielfrazz4325 exactly nobody cares your vegan cult 😂

[@CynderAryan]

I've been vegan since May 2018 but thinking about how one would try to justify consuming animal products in front of animals if they understood us... damn, that hit me hard. Only then you realize again how absurd it is

[@jimdelsol1941]

Powerful speech, as always.

[@katienash2489]

Since watching you I have gone vegan from previous being vegetarian. I just want to thank you for all of your videos that have really helped and influenced me. You and your videos have also helped my boyfriend to go vegetarian with the aim to go vegan some day 🌱

[@katienash2489]

bloody floss not yet but he said his aim is to go vegan 🌱

[@ellensirca9915]

Hey! Has he went vegan? I am also hoping that my boyfriend soon will make the change as well

[@Semabachos]

Been vegan for two years, have heard speeches from gary yourofsky, peter singer, cosmic skeptic, etc etc. This one was one of the most powerful ever. It breaks my heart. It also breaks my heart that virtually 100% of the people I have shown these speaches to are still willingly consuming the products of this industry at almost every single meal. Human society has many many problems that cause imeasurable amounts of suffering and death, most of which we are powerless to resolve, but this one is in the hands of each and every one of us, if we choose to care enough to do something about it.

[@deannapye9661]

Social media/the internet is the reason the truth can be shared but the heroes are you Ed and all the other Joey Carbstrong's that spread awareness to brainwashed humans. Your right Ed, when looking in these beautiful animals eyes the look is confusion. "Why are you doing this." The most heartbreaking look imaginable.

[@belle8009]

I was at this event. One of the most influential animal rights activist. What a great experience it was to listen to him in person. Ed you are an amazing person. I thank you for being such a wonderful person for speaking out the truth for bringing awareness to so many that wouldn't otherwise have this knowledge. The devastating truths that so many are unaware of.

[@noahgudgeon]

Shoutout to aston martin and ivan mendez in the comments, they’re so dedicated to defending their selfish views. Legends.

[@SnarkyCommentary]

Honestly though think about how much time they wasted spamming bullshit that nobody believes but them. I don't think they comprehend that the additional views and interactions do nothing besides help the video when it comes to youtubes algorithm but all in all I get a good chuckle watching carnists try to speed up their heart disease.

[@SnarkyCommentary]

@Aston Martin no thank you, people like you do a fantastic job converting people to veganism. Keep up the good work brother.

[@Ganpignanus]

there are a group of trolls who seem to follow eds page. a silly bunch who seem to have nothing better to do with their lives.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

LMAO. Hooked on that titty juice.

[@jenniferbassfirstchannel]

I’m a newly vegan and ate meat my whole life it took me seeing dairy farming and having diabetes to open my eyes 👀! Now I’m glad I did it and became vegan now!

[@juliewake4585]

Well done.

[@veganfortheanimals6994]

You're not a baby cow, bro. Way to go, Ed !

[@xveganx]

"Like" before watching

[@chrisbravo920]

A truly inspiring man. Well done, Ed. I break my heart at the horrors of Slaughterhouses. Why do humans continue to inflict such horrors upon animals?

[@muhammadalieesaa3379]

Thanks for telling it as it is Earthling Ed.

[@McJc09]

It doesn’t have to be done.

[@its.patchy]

I think I just leveled up after watching this. I'm a level 32 vegan now

[@LJ-rz4zg]

I'm vegan and I'm at pace with myself and it's a nice feeling xxx

[@azuriemy]

I’ve watched your videos for 2 years now. This is the first one that made me cry. So touching, please apply subtitles to get to more people

[@christopherdamien2248]

This is a perfect speech. Deeply thought and felt as well as elegantly expressed. The interconnectedness of all life, the eschewing of speciesist authoritarianism and tyranny over other species, the artbitary nature of our love for some species and consumption of others, the normalised violence at the heart of our moral systems and the call for a truly encompassing circle of moral concern: a beautiful moment of vegan truth shared with the world. Thank you, Earthling Ed, for all you do. I will share this video with many friends and students. Greetings from this vegan from Portugal.

[@StanleyBetts2001]

Ed, you are such an inspiration!

[@ivonastrukar4715]

Then stop drinking soy milk,and almond milk or anything of the sorts soyboy, cause it reminds you so much of real milk. Just eat soy,and eat almonds, you'll get the same nutrients, just not in juicy milky looking liquid form.

[@claytonthomas6316]

@@ivonastrukar4715 huh? 1. Stop trolling 2. What are we supposed to have with our tea, coffee and porridge etc? 3. What's wrong with vegan alternatives, most of us don't care as long as it doesn't contribute towards suffering

[@ivonastrukar4715]

@@claytonthomas6316 Veganism is gonna kill you and or make you infertile. Natural selection at it's finest kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4G6ZKWYpryBq5Y

[@noahgudgeon]

Stanley Betts didn’t expect to see you here! But then again i did ahaha

[@SnarkyCommentary]

@@ivonastrukar4715 Imagine being this stupid.

[@Masilya111]

Thank god for Earthling Ed

[@TroyNguyenVietnam]

hes a film student who's used to performing and fooling ppl. watch how he exaggerates hand movements (modelled on portrayals of jesus) and grew his hair in that style to evoke messiah. he's laughing all the way to the bank whilst not doing anything but pontificating. like those celebrity pastors in the usa

[@karos108]

@@TroyNguyenVietnam your mind is polluted...

[@melodie3391]

this is the most incredible speech i have ever heard in my life.. i have no words exept i wish the whole world could hear, feel and understand this.

[@hazelredmond104]

The enslaved animals of this Earth need your help so badly, I am saying thank you for bringing awareness to their despairing plight, they are in a state of terror, they are so ill and confused. Their Spirit is pleading for help, only we, the human race, can stop their abuse and slaughter. I am proud of you Ed, you are changing minds. Please go Vegan to stop the violence, it's the only way to end this vile, vicious torture.

[@aideenoshaughnessy6160]

how exactly are cows being tortured

[@shortie-mz9lb]

Such a moving speech. I'm currently doing challenge 22 and I plan to keep it up after the challenge has finished as well

[@DS-uo1zy]

If you're in the U.K. there've been so many vegan products coming out recently 👍keep it up :)

[@shortie-mz9lb]

@@DS-uo1zy Thanks for the encouragement. Yes I'm in UK. I shopped at Aldi today, it has a good range of vegan foods. I'm trying lots of different things to see what I like and don't like. It's going well so far

[@DS-uo1zy]

@@shortie-mz9lb If you're too lazy to cook you can always go for smoothies (3bananas, 1 cup of your preferred p-milk & frozen berries) or nuts & fruit as a snack. After a while (around 6 months for me) your taste will likely alter & fruits will taste great.✌️ Also, I like to cook a lot of pasta with either sauce bolognese with pb minced-meat or use whatever vegs I have/ prefer atm & make a curry/ spicy/ creamy (soy cream is pretty decent) sauce & voila you have quick, cheap, nutritional & tasty food :)

[@shortie-mz9lb]

@@DS-uo1zy Yes sometimes I get lazy days, especially after a long day at work. Thank you for the ideas

[@DS-uo1zy]

@@shortie-mz9lb you're most welcome

[@annala2956]

It’s truly difficult to argue against veganism. Even if one can say, “it’s okay to eat animals, circle of life (bullshit)”, you can’t argue with “but it’s also okay NOT to eat them. It is more compassionate NOT to eat (use) them.”

[@WalterKhayyam]

Actually it's really easy to argue against veganism: I need to consume living things to keep on living. I don't discriminate; I eat both plants and animals without fear or issue.

[@vladimirmazur7997]

Walter Khayyam the existence of thousands of vegans, some life-long, disproves your argument. Are you sure it’s not just because it’s more convenient to live as you always have? And what is more important; the convenience you benefit from or the life and death of another sentient being? If you say convenience, you prove that you’re complacent with causing needless suffering, just as any immoral actor you may frown upon like thieves, murderers, and rapists.

[@toprajesh1]

@@WalterKhayyam you don't discriminate means you are prepared to eat your loved ones also, correct?

[@WalterKhayyam]

@@vladimirmazur7997 you're going to have to walk me through your weird logic there. How does the existence of vegans disprove anything I said?

[@WalterKhayyam]

@@toprajesh1 I said I eat plants and animals, I didn't claim I was a cannibal ;)

[@johnkrasinak2567]

i attended this speech and got to go & talk to Ed after & he was gr8. Fantastic public speaker and amazing guy !!

[@Equinox1.5]

I find your quiet, relentless logic and ability to listen to others very influential.

[@hannahbischop5156]

I'm vegan since 2017. I wished I knew these things earlier.... 😔 There is no way for me to ever eat dairy or meat again

[@LoversRfighters]

Please don't ever stop this good work. You're helping so many people see these truths and change.

[@b.porterv7418]

Ed is my favorite vegan.

[@iams2109]

Farmers are my favorite... lol

[@TessavandieKaap]

Ivan Mendez 🙄

[@Weldeborn]

These kind of speeches makes me so sad because they are so true. They are also one of the reasons why Ed deserves my patreon donation each month.

[@rozajiyan1747]

Definition of a genius: Ed Winters

[@housevibez8828]

ED is a real professor!

[@Doubledex123]

Powerful stuff Ed, well done.

[@davidknutty]

You're the most stand up person I've ever had the pleasure of discovering. Thank you so much for your courage and your purpose, Ed.

[@corifu124]

most beautiful soul ever. keep it up! the animals are thankful 🌱💓

[@ceciliaandersson3552]

This was beautifully spoken, well done!!

[@The8BitPianist]

One of Ed's best speeches so far, love it. It was really touching!

[@fastfunpokerjamie124]

The only question is how was I not vegan earlier... I guess sometimes we’re all just innocent kids that don’t know any better... it took me into my 30s to realize and go vegan. I think it’s about teaching people to know better.

[@monidzdrvc]

You are so inspiring! You give me hope and I keep on going, keep on educating others because of you, although most people are so hurtful and ignorant. When I lose hope, I watch your Videos and remind myself, that we HAVE to use our voices. Please never stop inspiring and educating others. ☺️

[@rm8116]

Thank you for everything you do

[@sagarikaameta4052]

This really moved me. Although I already take efforts to be a vegan for the animals, videos like these reinforce and strengthen my belief and motivate me to do better for these innocent animals ❤ Thank you Ed as the message of veganism I first got was from your videos ! Keep going on ! there surely will be a time we will make it a better place for animals and humans alike .❤ Peace ✌🏻

[@JD-jg2hm]

This is so powerful, everyone should listen to this. 🌱

[@angies_fashion]

Thank you Ed

[@dianesmith747]

You excude compassion and love which is contagious. Keep up your important work.

[@tylerrayburn2253]

Excellent speech Ed. Vegan for life!

[@katehutchinson1046]

So heartbreaking, you're such an incredible and articulate speaker! Thank you for all your hard work, you're making a big difference!

[@coolrocknroll]

A fine speech Ed. Anyone who hears what you have to say and isn't moved to become vegan isn't normal.

[@sharrondebby7950]

Wish everyone could see this

[@Echinacea53]

Animals just have feelings like us... and much more feel than we. Thank You.

[@iams2109]

Who cares their feelings.. we love their taste. That's the most important for us

[@lloydchristmas4547]

Lots of studies on animal emotions too.

[@Echinacea53]

@@iams2109 I care. And you can get out of my way.

[@iams2109]

@@Echinacea53 how do you care if you are not stopping me from drinking milk with coffee. Lol hahahahahaha

[@Yohannisbeer]

@@iams2109 It's sad, that you are making fun of suffering animals and the killing and exploiting of animals. But I'm sure, deep down in your heart, you don't want animals to be treated that way. You don't want animal cruelty, just like we don't. And you will find that compassion some day in the future. I promise you. Listen to yourself. Ask yourself, if you want to be the person, that pays for innocent beings to be killed and exploited just for our taste pleasure. Ask yourself, how you would react, if someone did this to a dog or a cat (maybe you have one). Or even yourself. I'm sure, you actually don't want to be this person making fun of animal cruelty and suffering. I wish you all the best.

[@deepak148]

Nobody could have said it all better. I hope to see a world where we don't decide the fate of animals.

[@veghunter5949]

Thank's Ed, Planting a lot of seed's.

[@caralawson9616]

really wish we could see a q&a portion!

[@allenmoore7735]

I had a similar experience eye contact with a cow in Spain in a lorry on the way to slaughter. Pure fear, confusion and needed for help, Stopped me instantly.

[@akademiks1090]

Thank you Ed! your're the best !

[@tabithalehman]

Such a great speech! Thank you for everything you do for the animals.

[@iams2109]

What animals? The ones he ate? Or the ones we are eating now? Lol

[@tabithalehman]

Ivan Mendez Ed has inspired a lot of people to stop contributing to animal abuse, and to try to live in a way that causes the least amount of harm. I think that’s pretty cool. If you can’t see past the vegan label and that makes you instantly angry, I understand. It’s a very personal topic that people feel strongly about. I wish you the best

[@ellensirca9915]

@@iams2109 The animals that exist and are suffering because humans can modify their bodies and secretions

[@iams2109]

@@ellensirca9915 great! I guess you can Write a vegan book

[@SubhajitM]

Salute to Ed for such eloquent and powerful speech!

[@bellarose109]

@Aston Martin Why do you want to drink baby milk?

[@iams2109]

@@bellarose109 you were drinking milk for many years... what's your point? 😂🤦‍♂️

[@bellarose109]

@Aston Martin Hmm, seems like you're in troll mode! Would be interested to know your real thoughts on the topic though

[@bellarose109]

@@iams2109 I weaned myself off the cows milk when I suddenly had this realisation that I wasn't a cow and I wasn't a baby. Now I drink soya milk, rice milk or almond milk like a big girl 😁

[@bellarose109]

@Aston Martin How do you justify the suffering & destruction that those 'foods' cause, to make them okay to you?

[@gemmam3187]

You strike at the heart of the argument, encapsulate the completeness of the message which needs to be articulated to the masses. So very well done Ed.xx

[@Blackhuf]

You speak right from your and my heart. Thank you Ed.

[@officerna4sty]

Great speech Ed, hopefully the dairy industry will one day fall and stay down for good.

[@AG-ku5nn]

Thank you for helping me become vegan, Ed! You and joey carbstrong are an inspiration!

[@shanajoycepaar349]

Thank you for opening many eyes. 🙏🏼You’re an amazing role model. Keep going!

[@dianseib818]

I will never look at dairy in a different way than I already did before, you are soo right 😀 Vegan forever 😀😀

[@emsum9254]

I'm starting my journey to veganism tomorrow : )

[@ashleybutler86]

Em Sum please look into vegans 10+ years before you do,or at some point.learn from their mistakes.find long term vegans.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

@@ashleybutler86 yes, please look into it. Plenty of vegans who've been healthy for 10+ years. Not so much for non-vegans. How many vegans are in the hospital for triple bypass, diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes?

[@marjavjain6680]

@@ashleybutler86 sweetie i hope you know meat eaters are more likely to get....well.... CANCER !!

[@raydolo2530]

Em Sum How's your journey going?

[@FungalNetwork]

Great speech Ed! Somehow always even more impactful than the last.

[@wimtofi5587]

love you bro

[@ellev11]

Blew it out of the water!!! Great vibes for 2020!! ❦

[@traderbean-btc485]

Incredible speech Ed. Thanks for your work.

[@nikooliver8078]

Great speech ED keep it up 🙌🏾

[@toooruuu127]

This moved me in a way I cant say i’ve experienced before, and has definitely made a change in me. I’m ashamed to say for so long I made excuses for not going vegan, but not anymore. Thank you Ed, for informing those willing to listen, and making a change for the better

[@WalterKhayyam]

@Lee Ara You're easily persuaded by demagoguery then.

[@tabithalehman]

It will change your life for the better 💛

[@WalterKhayyam]

@Lee Ara As I've said elsewhere: Demagoguery: "political activity or practices that seek support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument." I'm saying that those who advocate veganism (like Ed does) advocate through demagoguery rather than by rational argument.

[@WalterKhayyam]

@Lee Ara The irrationality of your position is already demonstrated by the assumption that there is only one argument against your position. I eat meat for the same reason I eat plants; something living needs to die for me to keep on living; I have accepted that reality, you haven't. You instead create a diet surrounding whether or not you can anthropomorphise the source of the food in question.

[@WalterKhayyam]

@Lee Ara By the time my meat has been killed, its brain is no longer functioning and its nervous system no longer has the capacity to feel pain, so why does it require further consideration? But be careful of taking your logic to its conclusion, there is a whole species of animal that has no central nervous system (or pain receptors) or a brain in any way comparable to any other (or has an identifiable comparable consciousness) yet it is unpalatable to vegans. These are: Crustaceans.

[@captenkooo5961]

You’ve inspired me to give veganism a try and I influenced a friend of mine to try too, we are already one month in and I can proudly say I love it so far. Thank you for inspiring others and spreading awareness for all life and the environment

[@ellensirca9915]

Yay!! How’s it going?

[@seanr6934]

Holy crap, that was amazing! This should be required viewing for anyone who has no legitimate excuse not to go vegan. And if you have access to adequate plant foods, you have no legitimate excuse.

[@ArtByEmilyHare]

I've been watching you for a few months now and am currently in Veganuary. It isn't going to stop there. I love cooking and am really enjoying the new dishes (we were already not eating huge amounts of meat but I do love butter!) Excited to start my new journey!

[@LunaSky381]

Never doubt that one person can make a difference. When it comes to having a central nervous system, and the ability to feel pain, hunger, and thirst, a rat is a pig is a dog is a boy. Ingrid Newkirk