Vegans get asked lots of questions, some of them odd, some of them valid. Rounding out the most common things people wonder about vegans are usually, "Where do you get your protein from?", 
Can vegans eat chocolate? and, just as often, "What's wrong with milk?"
Can vegans eat chocolate? and, just as often, "What's wrong with milk?"The reasons for not drinking milk are, in fact, quite similar to the reasons people choose to become vegetarian: animal rights/welfare, environmental reasons and health concerns. Of course, the main reason I avoid drinking milk is because it's just plain gross (some people call this the "aesthetic" argument).
If you're curious as to why many people choose to avoid drinking milk, check out these facts about milk from About.com's Guide to Animal Rights. And, if you're thinking about getting rid of dairy, you might be interested in the variety of dairy substitutes available.
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