For me living as a vegan it feels like a political statement that I’m expressing at a minimum 3 times per day around other people. This is praxis and helps challenge the exploitation that is pervasive in our society. It shows we can and must do better. It is in itself a small act and of course this won’t overthrow the specieist system and capitalism, it helps however raise collective consciousness about the issue and shows solidarity with the oppressed animals.

i agree with this immensely and feel the exact same way about wearing a mask and being covid-safe as well. systemic change is needed but that doesn't mean that individual actions mean nothing.