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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

My doctor says my tremendous health and strength are due to my being a vegan. That’s right, for me—but it may not be for others. To the Editor: The term “free range” sounds prettier than it usually is. The debeaking of hens and other routine cruelties of egg production are seldom put before the public.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Re “ Suddenly, the Hunt Is On for Cage-Free Eggs ” (front page, Aug. 12): While this is a step in the right direction toward reducing the animal abuse inherent in all factory farming (from the chicken’s point of view), it’s still a long way from what nature intended. Jean Bettanny Port Townsend, Wash.,