It was a genuine question. If you look up the actual definition of veganism - it's all about not wanting to cause unnecessary suffering and destruction [0] We

It was a genuine question. If you look up the actual definition of veganism - it's all about not wanting to cause unnecessary suffering and destruction [0] We live in a time where we don't need meat anymore to survive. Yes there are still regions of humans who need to hunt and farm animals as it's their only means of survival. But I'm talking about us living in the western world who rely mostly on factory animal farms to provide meat and dairy. There are numerous studies that clearly show feeding the world with animal meat is not sustainable [1] So what is extreme about not wanting to cause animal suffering and not wanting to support a food system that contributes heavily to biosphere destruction? Where is the (lazy) strawman? Again - genuine question. [0] https://www.vegansociety.com/go-vegan/definition-veganism https://www.vegansociety.com/go-vegan/definition-veganism "Veganism is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of animals, humans and the environment. In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals." [1] Just one of those studies: https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2018-06-01-new-estimates-environmental-cost-food https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2018-06-01-new-estimates-environme... Many more from the UN and other universities.