'Veganism' as a Food Practice

'Veganism' has become a buzzword in the last decade or so, and both media and real-life examples I've been exposed to have highlighted the highly controversial perceptions of the lifestyle. I envision a future where individuals are free to decide what they wish include/exclude in their diet, regardless of whether they are vegan or not, and for the term to not spur on as much divisive behaviour as it currently does (when the focus should be more on the production and sustainability of the food). I fully support and respect personal dietary choices that people may have- however I would love to further the discussion of treating 'vegan' or 'non-vegan' foods not so much as items that factor into one's identity/eating/ preference practice (although the moral/ethical code of different lifestyles are still very wonderful), but more as food choices that are dri