Ammo library
Lumping Yourself in With Them
Severity 2FramingStep 1Step 2Step 3Step 9
Vegan activist lumps themselves in with non-vegans (we exploit, we all, people like us) instead of contrasting: you exploit, I live vegan, you can too.
The give pair
Gives ammo
We all exploit animals in different ways, we all have room to improve.
Gives nothing
You exploit them for your purposes. I live vegan. Do you agree humans should respect other animals?
The round they fire back
Hears no clear side to join; thinks veganism is universal guilt everyone shares forever, not a line they can cross now.
How to fix it
Never include yourself in the group that exploits. Contrast clearly: you exploit them, I live vegan. Bystanders need to see they can be on this side too.
Coaching notes
- Do not speak as if you are still a non-vegan or part of the exploiting group.
- Pair accountability for them with clarity that you already live vegan.
- We language when you are vegan confuses who can change and who already has.
Related lessons
- Do not include yourself with exploiters The activist's mindset