Atlantic Article - The 'Veggie' Option: As Bad as Mystery Meat

By Helene York
May 24, 2010

Too often the vegetarian or "veggie" option in our food culture is defined as the "absence of meat"—especially for lunch. Shredded lettuce, tomato slices, and a slice of Swiss between two pieces of bread is wanting for most vegetarians and is downright laughable to meat eaters. It's an option characterized by the omission of an ingredient, not a celebration of what's inside.

http://www.theatlantic.com/food/archive/2010/05/the-veggie-option-as-bad-as-mystery-meat/57036/