Originally Posted by
Bushman
most vegans are very concerned about the environment as well. I am simply pointing out what goes into making a plastic leather saddle (petrochemicals, foam, heavy manufacturing electrical consumption and waste), and the subsequent garbage that results when said saddle is thrown away. At least with real leather saddles the entire thing is recyclable, the leather rots away with no harm to the earth, the steel rails are recycled into new steel or rust away (harmless).
by the way i'm vegetarian.
WELL then offer some proper ****ing advice. Don't just go on a tangent. Tell the OP about a saddle that you found that is made out of an environmentally friendly material that does not come directly from the slaughter of an animal. Yeah, I know you had cutesy smirking smiley faces at the bottom of your reply, but guess what, it didn't make it cute and the fact you are a vegetarian doesn't forgive it's rudeness. A post like that shouldn't come around until the OP has a good answer. Your reply could have actually been a useful one had it not been so fraught with bitter sarcasm.
IN REGARDS TO THE OP: I agree with MattRennick^^^ Makes sense to me. Avoid any potentially harmful chemicals in new materials and supporting any inhumane practices associated with the current leather industry. Plus, 'Reuse' is one of the three "Rs", right?