I agree with the overall sentiment of your post. I think that the type of veganism followed by many in first world nations is just an extension of the rampant consumerism and earth-damaging industries that are ignored because money is more important than anything else. I also don't see a problem with people having eggs from happy chickens or cheese from small independent dairy farms. If people are comfortable making those choices, then I am in no position to tell them they're wrong. I think I would like to strive towards growing my own food, and buying less mass-produced and packaged vegan foods. I will still draw the line at animal products as long as I have a choice, because that's how I've decided to live my life, and I don't think there's anything wrong with that, either. I do think that many vegans (including my former self) can be so all-or-nothing that it turns the average person off from the idea of veganism. If the world's population continues to rise, I think it will be necessary for people to live more plant-based lifestyles, but strict ethical veganism will most likely never be adopted by the masses. Anyone who is realistic should realize that and be happy when anyone makes changes that are better for Earth and Earthlings.