I'm not a vegetarian, but I try to eat as little beef and chicken as possible. It's ok to have chicken as long as it's free range.
I've been vegetarian for only about 2 months and I'll have to admit, I first became vegetarian for selfish reason, hearing about the health aspects. But the more research I did, the more glad I am for making my decision. I am so against the mass productions of animals and slaughter houses. If all animals were truly free range, I might think differently. But let me just say, that I am too a supporter of PETA. And although they are sometimes way out there, they're intentions are good and they probably have more influence than any other animals rights group.