Meat isn't that expensive. I just searched it up. Being vegan is more expensive. Also to answer your second question, no. I don't eat meat because there may possibly be a way to eat meat without killing animals. I eat meat because I like it and because I KNOW there is going to be a way to eat meat without killing animals. I know because it's already here. People will be eating 3D printed hamburgers in the near future. Scientist can already 3D print cells and are planning on using this technology for printing out new limbs for people. It's only a matter of time until I'm able to print out a ham sandwich. After this new age of 3D printing the only reasonable reason for someone to be vegan is for health reasons. Even that would be somewhat strange because it is possible to print out meat without any fat in it. You also don't have to worry about it containing cancer causing agents added during the processing of the meat.