Vegans are regarded. I don't hate them, just like I don't hate Downs syndrome people, but I look at their pathetic attempts to be righteous in much the same way. Pity.
At least a vegan can just change their mind and ways and become a healthy human again, in relatively short order. Many others with what are commonly held to be lifelong diseases and syndromes can too. Pity about Downs though, that can be a tough one.