XKEEP ME QUIETX
xKEEP ME QUIETx: “Animal Liberation without Human Liberation does not work. Human Liberation without Animal Liberation can never be complete.”
MEL DIRIKOC
MEL DIRIKOC of EMERGENCY BROADCAST: “Veganism liberates animals; straight edge liberates the human mind. So in that sense, they are pretty much connected.”
EVA HALL
EVA HALL of GATHER, POWER ALONE AND NO PLAN: “For me, veganism was the beginning of me really questioning everything what was once accepted as normal. I think for a lot of people, veganism probably is a trend and it doesn’t lead to bigger changes in the way they think or act, and they probably will move on the another trend soon. But for some of us, it’s the start of trying to live a more compassionate life and create a world where everyone is free to live without being exploited for another’s gain.”
JACK GOTTSEGEN
JACK GOTTSEGEN of WRITHEINFEAR: “Veganism will always be for the animals, but I almost never see the side of veganism that focuses on the horrific working conditions of slaughter houses and factory farming and the impact on the workers. It's another big driver of veganism for me and I encourage anyone, especially non-vegan leftists to look into it.”
NICOLAS KNOX
NICOLAS KNOX of TIMExHEIST, IRONBAR and SINK OR SWIM TATTOO: “I feel that if your lifestyle (art or otherwise) doesn't reflect your ethics in some way, those are not your actual ethics. Everything that I do is a domino effect caused by my ethics and beliefs, and I cannot bring myself to operate or exist in any other way.”
SHANNON TABER
SHANNON TABER of LUCKY BIRD TATTOO: “No one creature deserves to be here more than another. And we don’t get to say which ones are worth more or less. And we absolutely don’t deserve to make money and capitalize on the death and harm of others. Human or animal!”
MIKE CESARIO
MIKE CESARIO of TWITCHING TONGUES, PITY SEX, FORCED ORDER & HOLY BLADE: “People have the right to make the choices they feel are right for them. That being said, when someone is vegan, I immediately have a different type of respect for them. I love compassion.”
JUSTIN REDINGTON
JUSTIN REDINGTON of TUNNEL JUMPER: “It’s all about doing as little harm as possible, however that may be. Throughout the years I’ve become more and more dedicated and involved in the movement.”
TEMP TATS ZINE
TEMP TATS ZINE: “The fight for human liberation and animal liberation is entwined, we do not need to pick one issue over the other. It is the same fight. Both humans and non-humans deserve a good quality life with dignity.”
SILAKBO
ROMEO & NILO of SILAKBO: “The essence of veganism, to me, is recognizing that I am not above anything in this world. I exist within it alongside my fellow living beings. It’s an extension of straight edge to me, because it’s me being mindful of the things I consume and the relation to others.”
COUNTER FANZINE
COUNTER FANZINE: “I believe veganism is inherently political, and to attempt to separate it from politics is to reduce it to a diet that stands in the way of animal liberation; at that point, it's no longer veganism. While the health benefits of veganism are nice, at its core, it is about the animals.”
AIDAN AMPHLETT
AIDAN AMPHLETT of XCRUCIBLEX: “Straight Edge is often more viewed as a personal choice when compared with veganism which causes direct harm, abuse and cruelty to animals but in reality, they both cause serious harm to society and the environment.”
JAKUB HLAVÁČEK
JAKUB HLAVÁČEK of DREAMxWORLD: “They also started to understand that I’m vegan because of all the suffering we, as humans, cause to animals.”
HUNTER WINSTEAD
HUNTER WINSTEAD of TORTURE: “Don’t do something just so you have a slogan to yell and a flag to fly, because when your falsehood comes to light, then you make the true believers look like fools.”
DAVEY HAVOK
DAVEY HAVOK of AFI: “Can one torture and murder animals whilst living in opposition of recreational drug use? Yes. But, if one opposed his recreational drug use and is dreaming of a world without recreational drug use for a better place and a better humanity, out of respect for oneself and others - to not extend that to innocent creatures doesn't make any sense to me.”
D. ( VEGAN JUSTICE )
“D.” of VEGAN JUSTICE: “I'm vegan for the animals and that is a reward in itself, I can look at myself in the mirror. I'm straight edge to be the best version of me.“
IVY WRIGHT
IVY WRIGHT of XEROED: “Veganism seems like the next logical step to take after claiming edge. Like, you have said no more to substances and taking control of your own body and mind, and ending the exploitation of yourself that tobacco, liquor companies and drugs do to people, so the next step is to help end exploitation for those who don't get a voice in the matter, being the animals without a voice to speak up.”
DANIEL GUN
DANIEL GUN of HEADSPLITTA: “I was convinced right away because when I do something, I go all in or not at all. I've never regretted living vegan and Straight Edge. This is my life—I don't even think about it anymore. It's as natural to me as breathing or drinking water.”
