I didn't read much about the animal cruelty issues surrounding meat eating. Knowledge of the way animals are treated can be a powerful force in helping one make the decision.
Compassion always veers toward vegetarianism.
I didn't read much about the geo-political issues surrounding meat eating. I didn't read much about the significance of organic fruit, veggies and groceries. Last time I looked, there were at least 10 reasons to eat organic, not the least of which are nutritional value and taste. There was no mention of the issue of genetically engineered foods. Up to 80 percent of grocery store foods contain genetically engineered ingredients.