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[silverweb]

I'm at a point where I don't care at all why people turn away from animal consumption, only that they do. One step at a time is fine, as long as that first step is taken.

If it's solely for "cleansing" or personal health reasons, that's fine. Greater enlightenment, understanding, compassion for animals, etc, can come later.

The first critical step is that people stop eating meat -- for whatever reason. Oprah, whatever negatives some people feel she has, is doing a wonderful thing with this 21-day project and will inspire many to follow her lead.

Many people may also take this farther on their own, even Oprah herself, as they learn more about all the ethical, ecological, and health ramifications of producing/consuming animal products for food and other reasons.

I see no down side at all in what Oprah is doing with this project.