After being turned away in South Dakota, one pork company simply picked up its blueprints and moved to Colorado. Local environmentalists and family farmers there tried to fight the construction, but the agribusiness-influenced politicians allowed the pig factory's construction. One large factory farm displaces hundreds of family farmers, who want to raise animals ethically. Sadly, farm factories use their financial and political resources to put the family farms out of business. The rest of the world does not make it easy for you to be a vegetarian.
Most restaurants base their entire menu on meat based dishes.
But it's not that difficult if you are determined. Buffet style restaurants are often affordably priced and offer a wide variety of vegetqarian items to choose from. Visit the Vegetarian Friendly Restaurants page for a list. Large salad and baked potato. Grilled cheese, french fries, salad, dessert.