I dont care who says what.  I dont want to change.  there are things which as good as it is.  I dont eat beef.  in every society and culture there are few things which they follow and has been following since a long time. i dont think being in usa or other western countries has to do anything with culture and religion.  i follow the tradition. i wonder how many of beef eaters can proudly say i eat beef also with their parents and grandparents.