I have no idea what this article is about...

When I became vegan I developed much more compassion towards people and others' opinions. Being vegan means recognizing that we do not have the right to take the life of someone who wants to live. Can't figure out how this writer sees that in conflict with serving in the army. When are kids go to the army they go their to protect our country, not to kill people. The writer is very disconnected.

What an ignorant thing to say. The Israeli army is filled with wonderful young people, many who care deeply about the country and do not join the army to inflict harm on others. About 20% of these soldiers (maybe more) are vegan and even more vegetarians. The majority of Israeli vegans choose to not eat animals because they feel compassion towards innocent creatures and don't believe we have the right to take their lives. That's it! That's the whole story. Why can't you have compassion towards animals (we all do!) and also protect your country?