I understand how you feel @dannyshine. I have been vegan for almost 18 months now. I feel bad that I did not turn vegan much sooner. I also know what it is like to be blind to the cruelty. This cruelty is not just to our animal friends but to other human beings as well. I'm an economist and I cover a broad range of issues, one of them being the vegan lifestyle and approach. I also investigate a lot of areas as well such as the manipulation of humanity by Governments and large corporations.
I believe it is best to keep an open mind. There are many good, insightful and powerful posts that are not directly vegan related but contribute to the bigger picture of creating a kinder better world for us all. I urge you to support these posts and authors as well.