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Vegetarianism, abstinence and asceticism are all silly unjustified self-imposed artificial restrictions. Whether they are done in the name of religion or under some other pretext, they reveal nothing but one's refusal in dealing with a crude reality. It's a bit like getting angry about world events over which you have no control, and banging your head against your desk; it doesn't help anyone, it even makes it worse because if you get a cerebral commotion out of it, there might be one less people who give a shit (and the
bad guys will be one step closer to winning).
No, I do not admire that kind of people. I'd much rather admire someone who lives his life at its fullest (i.e. with no self-imposed restrictions), all while putting the needs of others before his own.