In this context, the political divide isn’t just about disagreements over policy or ideology—it’s about fundamental differences in how we value and protect the rights and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their identity or background. The challenge is not just to bridge the divide through understanding and communication but to confront and dismantle harmful beliefs and practices that have real-world consequences for marginalized groups. This isn’t just a matter of disagreement; it’s a matter of justice and human rights.
As our society progresses in understanding various issues such as climate change, mental health, social science, and LGBTQ+ rights, we must adapt and evolve our perspectives based on new information and evidence. This growth is not an attack on tradition but rather a recognition that what may have once been accepted as normal can actually be harmful to certain individuals or groups.
It is crucial for everyone, regardless of political affiliation, to acknowledge the importance of recognizing and addressing harm caused by outdated beliefs or practices. Instead of viewing these changes as a threat to tradition, we should embrace the opportunity to create a more inclusive and just society. This requires a proactive approach in advocating for the rights of all individuals and continuously reevaluating our own beliefs and actions in light of new evidence and understanding.
The political divide extends beyond policy and ideology, reflecting differing values in upholding the rights and dignity of all individuals. The task at hand involves not only fostering understanding but also actively addressing harmful beliefs and practices harming marginalized groups. This issue transcends disagreement; it’s a matter of justice and human rights.
Progressives recognize that evolving understanding is crucial, as new facts emerge that challenge past beliefs. Vegans exemplify this, acknowledging the sentience of animals and their capacity for emotions. Despite industries and individuals choosing to exploit them, knowledge and awareness must drive change for a more compassionate society.
What can I say that hasn’t already been said? 
This is something I’ve thought about too, and I’ve come to the same conclusions too: the reason why I’m so annoyed at r/vegan’s love of PBC is that they actually praise companies like KFC for having vegan alternatives. No, you don’t gotta hand it to the animal slaughtering megacorporation.
Yeah, I guess it’s bad to buy stuff from a grocery store that also sells animal products, but for most people it’s also unavoidable. Buying anything from a fast food restaurant is something you can easily not do.
Yeah, it’s easy to not shop at the fast food restaurant and go to the grocery store instead, but regardless, I’m not sure if I could say there is a grand material difference between the two.
Either way, I couldn’t imagine being inside a place like KFC and smelling all the murdered birds comfortably enough to be like “one order of soy nuggies pls 🥺” at the front register. I worked at a chicken restaurant a few months after I went vegan simply due to desperation and my father kinda pushing me into it. Never again, even as a customer.