Why would I pay more for fake meat than I could pay for the real meat? imo if vegans want to push their food as a legitimate lifestyle, they should stop trying

Why would I pay more for fake meat than I could pay for the real meat? imo if vegans want to push their food as a legitimate lifestyle, they should stop trying to imitate meat products. It's a self-defeating premise, an admission that vegan food doesn't taste as good, but "we can make it taste as good as meat with enough hard work and science!" If you want veganism to catch on, the correct argument is to say, straight up, with full confidence, "this is fully capable of tasting as good or better than meat all on its own!" And working to come up with delicious meals that embrace and utilize the flavors of veggies. Otherwise this will always be second best.