Seriously, not all Vegans are nuts. Admittedly, many are, but don't paint them all with the same brush. I'm no Vegan, but I do follow a vegan diet for breakfast and lunch most days. There are some excellent reasons to consider the diet (not the lifestyle), and I've found I feel much better eating that way.

My parents are almost vegans (they eat eggs) and are as conservative as anyone here.

Now, the Vegan "religion" that has sprung up pretty much makes me want to puke.