Hardline (subculture)

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Hardline is a subculture that has its roots in the vegan straight edge hardcore punk scene. It is commonly viewed as a more extreme variant of straight edge, and incorporates elements of deep ecology and biocentric philosophy. Hardline adherents generally advocate abstinence from all recreational drugs, alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceutical and over the counter medicines, viewing pornography and use of animal-derived products, as well as the consumption of foods that are not considered completely natural. Some adherents also oppose sexual activity other than for purely procreative purpose. From its outset, hardline adherents put out statements and literature pushing a biocentric view of the world, which advocated for veganism, animal rights, anti-abortion, anti-homosexuality, and a much more militant version of the straight edge philosophy. The hardline worldview has been accused by critics as ecoauthoritarian. Hardline co-founder Sean Muttaqi adamantly rejected racism and fascism. A handful...

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