You see, bug eating has been promoted at various times as a necessary solution to reduce the carbon footprint of the beef, chicken industry. BY progressives of course.
Therefore, that means it is indeed political.
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2011/08/infographic-why-insects-are-the-most-eco-friendly-meat/243365/
http://www.salon.com/2016/04/12/bugs_taste_like_foie_gras_eating_insects_might_not_save_the_world_but_it_could_be_a_healthy_start/
Sorry pickles, you're wrong.
It's your natural right to claim otherwise of course, just try not to trash the place.