Vegan meatballs

The last time I ate red meat was when I was eleven (not counting the time my mother in law planted some beef in the 'chicken' meat balls she made just for me a few years ago - eeek!). I am not against people eating meat but I do feel they should be able to psychologically deal with the whole process of slaughtering an animal they have reared with love. I also believe we should only eat animals who have had the chance to fulfill their nature; grazing on vegetation in fresh air,