Francisco R.
https://www.goodreads.com/franciscorgonzalez
The fact that our democracies are imperfect and corrupt doesn’t change the fact that democracy remains our only chance to avoid behaving, collectively, like foolish viruses.


“This is what being alive's all about, all those fucked up feelings. You've got to have them; when you stop, watch out.”
― The Acid House
― The Acid House

“Being vegan is easy. Are there social pressures that encourage you to continue to eat, wear, and use animal products? Of course there are. But in a patriarchal, racist, homophobic, and ableist society, there are social pressures to participate and engage in sexism, racism, homophobia, and ableism. At some point, you have to decide who you are and what matters morally to you. And once you decide that you regard victimizing vulnerable nonhumans is not morally acceptable, it is easy to go and stay vegan”
―
―

“If you are not vegan, please consider going vegan. It’s a matter of nonviolence. Being vegan is your statement that you reject violence to other sentient beings, to yourself, and to the environment, on which all sentient beings depend.”
―
―
Francisco R.’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Francisco R.’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Francisco R.
Lists liked by Francisco R.