Nah, it's an increasingly common nihilistic attitude we see in society - people reveling in eroding of all moral principles, because it's far easier than actually getting recognition for doing something enriching with their lives. Angry Incels being the ultimate epitome of this.
Not saying your brother is an incel, but "trolling for lolz" is definitely on the spectrum.
I'd always imaged a large quantity of vegans were against the harming of animals. Doesn't insecticide go somewhat against this princible? Not to mention the river animals that are likewise poisoned by said insecticides? Or the birds that would otherwise be feeding on said insects.
OK. It's pretty much impossible to avoid this uncomfortable truth. But I'd like to see more vegan movements campaigning about the loose laws on pesticides - along with everyone else. The mass destruction of insect life should be a serious priority on a global scale, yet it barely makes the papers.
They generally reject evolution too. Quite ironic when you consider that anti-vaxxers and proving Darwin correct. You have to admire the ingenuity of idiots to still find new ways to remove themselves from the gene pool.
Awesome, perhaps in the future we'll stop wasting our reverence on the great minds of everything from science to literature. Instead, we'll spend it on worshiping people like your brother, who lead the way in mocking anyone who respects intelligence.
I'd always assumed (maybe wrongly) that restaurants and bars played music loudly so that patrons couldn't hold a proper conversation, and thus, drank more instead.