Being concerned about food production is a “luxury” only if you think about it exclusively on a personal level. For people who are concerned about long-term sustainability (that is, not just in it for the trendy factor) and are lucky enough to have the time and resources to dedicate, it’s an issue of doing everything…

Truth. I don’t eat meat but nonetheless the eating habits of many other vegans/vegetarians I have met mortifies me. I’m like, so where are the actual plants in your diet? Many people, regardless of dietary restrictions, rely far too heavily on processed foods.

Honestly, you’re not vegan. Veganism has a very specific meaning, and since you would exploit and eat animals under certain conditions, you aren’t vegan. You’re a plant-based eater.