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Meat, Cancer, and the Cumulative Case for Ethical Vegetarianism

Animal Ethics

Ethical vegetarianism is the thesis that killing and eating animals is morally wrong whenever equally nutritious plant-based alternatives are available. The case for ethical vegetarianism starts with several uncontroversial premises. No one disputes that these actions cause the animals an enormous amount of pain and distress.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Animal agriculture is inherently inhumane. Animals rescued from so-called humane farming establishments have been found in horrific condition. Our relationship with animals should be based on respect and caring, and that begins with not eating them. Karen Davis Machipongo, Va.,