Why do vegetarians eat fish?

Question

First of all, may I add I am a meat eater and proud - but I was wondering why do vegetarians eat fish? That's meat and it comes from a living creature so surely that is against their morals?.

Thanks - all responces welcome

Answer 1

Vegetarians don't eat fish, Pescetarians eat fish. Fish belong to the animal kingdome and vegetarians don't eat animals.



Here is a link to their website

Pescetarian Life

http://pescetarianlife.com/

Answer 2

They don't.



I couldn't tell you why some people who eat fish claim to be a vegetarian, but they are incorrect. I'd imagine that it is the mistaken belief that fish don't feel pain, or that fish aren't treated badly prior to being killed, or something like that.



Fish are like any other animal. They feel pain in a meaningful way, have memories and can be trained, and demonstrate an understanding of their community and surroundings. Fish are often farmed, which is pretty gross and cruel to them.



Trawling is horrible for the environment and extremely wasteful. The nets drag on the bottom of the ocean, stirring up mud and wrecking the plants and animals that live down there (coral, anemones, etc). Anything that isn't part of the target catch is tossed back overboard, either dead or dying. It can be up to 80 or 90% of what a boat brings in. That would be like killing ten chickens and only using two (while throwing the rest into the garbage).



In short, I have no clue why people would think that it's wrong to kill, say, a chicken, but not a fish.

Answer 3

This question comes up an awful lot.



Real vegetarians do not eat any kind of animal.



However, some people use the word "vegetarian" loosely. I have known people who eat red meat and call themselves "vegetarians." I once met a guy who raised sheep which he personally slaughtered and ate. Yup, he said he was a vegetarian.



It's annoying to real vegetarians, but what are you going to do, sue them? Smack 'em in the head with a celery stalk?

Answer 4

Vegetarians do not eat fish. Fish is still meat. If they call themselves vegetarians and they eat fish please tell them they are not, infact, vegetarians. If they only eat fish, they are Pescetarians. I don't know why people think fish aren't meat, just because it swims in water does not mean it's not meat! It has a face. Think about it! Besides, if they didn't even do enough research about vegetarianism that they don't know fish is meat, that's a clue right there that they arent' vegetarian.

Answer 5

If you eat fish or seafood, you aren't a vegetarian. A girl I know claims to be vegetarian but eats whole fish with the heads on and once ate a whole lobster in one sitting.

Answer 6

i'm a vegetarian and that i consume fish i think fish may be an exception simply by fact they lay maximum of eggs and greater beneficial than 50% of the earth is water. So in case you opt to consume fish that doesn't be such undesirable element. :)

Answer 7

I think the reason a lot of people choose to cut out meat and poultry but still eat fish is because as humans we have a much harder time relating to the animals of the sea. We can't hug them, bond with them or snuggle with them. I'm not saying it's right (it is in fact hypocritical for vegetarians to eat fish) but it is common.

Answer 8

Why do meat eaters think vegetarians eat fish? I am not sure....BTW, not all people are vegetarian on moral grounds....they are as diverse as meat eaters!

Answer 9

Those are not real vegetarians. A true vegetarian does not eat animal flesh.



And yes, although fish are not cuddly and cute, they are still living species that feel pain. A lot of people (morons) cannot grasp that concept.

Answer 10

Vegetarians don't eat fish. They don't eat animal flesh, period, and fish *are* animals.

However, there are a lot of idiots out there who fail to grasp this concept, and call themselves vegetarian even though they eat fish. There are even some who call themselves vegetarian even though they eat chicken. They aren't vegetarians, they're morons.



Also, there are many reasons people become vegetarian...health, religion, etc. It isn't always just because someone thinks it's morally wrong to eat animals. Veganism on the other hand, is always an ethical decision, by definition.

Answer 11

Vegaterians dont eat fish! thats a type of vegatarian that only eats fiush and its called pescoterian...anyone who eats fish and says they are a vegetarian is an idiot and needs to think about the fact that fish are living creatures and not here for us to kill for food

Answer 12

Vegetarians do not eat fish. There are people who claim to be vegetarians but, eat fish these people are NOT vegetarians.. It causes problems for vegetarians. It's bad when you go to someones house for dinner or something and they made fish because they believe vegetarians eat it.

Answer 13

I'm a vegetarian and I don't eat fish my friend 'says' she's a vegetarian and it fine to eat fish (I know i don't get it) but whatever because she isn't even a vegetarian i've seen her scoff down a backon and chicken burger when she thought no one was looking and then claiming she's a vegetairian to be like me. God it's so annoying.

Answer 14

Vegetarians don't eat fish . It is odd you put you are proud, I wondered why you felt you had to put that in your sentence, what has your pride got to do with anything ?

Answer 15

That is a common misconception. Vegetarians do not eat fish or poultry. Pescatarians and Pollo-vegetarians do, respectively.

Answer 16

Vegetarians don't eat fish. Pescatarians eat fish.

Answer 17

Why do vegetarians eat fish?

Why do vegans eat honey?

Why do teetotalers drink wodka?

Why do non-smokers smoke cigars?

Why do pacifists throw bombs?



They don't.



On the other hand some people mislabel themselves (for more or less obvious reasons).

Answer 18

Vegetarians don't eat fish. Just because someone says they are something..doesn't mean it's true.

Answer 19

If someone thinks they are vegetarian and still eat fish, they are just trying to be "cool."

Answer 20

vegetarians do not eat fish.



People that eat fish, chicken or whatever and call themselves a vegetarian just want to label themselves as one because they think it is "cool."

Answer 21

VEGETARIANS DO NOT EAT FISH

"vegetarians" that eat fish are pescatarians.

So, no, vegetarians do not eat fish, pescatarians do.



Use wikipedia for proof

Answer 22

They don't. Vegetarians do not and never have eaten fish. I hate it when people think this....

Answer 23

Some do

Some don't



I don't



There you go, can't have it more simpler



I guess some people think it is okay because it is not called meat



Still meat to me

Answer 24

Vegetarians do not eat fish, you moron. People who SAY they are vegetarians and then eat fish are not vegetarians, they are pescetarians. They are sullying the good name of vegetarians. Really, there are so many questions like this!

Answer 25

because they are stupid and think that they need protein so badly that they need to eat meat.

they shouldn't eat fish and call themselves vegetarians! its just wrong!

Answer 26

'Cause the vegetarians you know are poseurs.

Answer 27

they are idiots who dont understand the word vegetairian.

i am a locto ovo vegetarian.

they are not

Answer 28

Fish is not meat.

Its poultry.

Answer 29

I am a vegetarian and I eat fish. The reason a lot of people like me become vegetarian is because of the way they raise, treat and kill the animals like cows and chickens. Fish do still feel pain, but their nervous system is different than ours and they don't feel as much pain. Also, fish aren't raised just to be killed like they do with farm animals.

It really depends on who you are and what you think about it. I hope this helped!

Answer 30

we don't

Answer 31

no, burger is a meat, but fish is a fish, its okay to eat it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDz1kMD0Cdg

Answer 32

vegetarians are only against eating meat from land dwelling animals like cows and chickens i guess - they also still eat dairy products like milk and eggs. fish arent land dwelling, Also, I think vegans are the ones who dont eat fish or dairy products from animals. Vegetarians arent as strict as vegans

Answer 33

Because fish is a vegetable, duh...

Answer 34

to get protein