> I'm not real bright
Not resorting to ad hominem arguments is a good start
> So, to be clear here, you're absolutely A-OK...
It is not about what I think, it is about what are the contemporary arguments for veganism or vegetarianism. If you care about the suffering of factory-farmed (or not factory-farmed) animals, good for you. How far you want to take that is entirely up to you. Some people eat less meat, others avoid all animal products.