40 The Prairie Progress
Animal Ethics
NOVEMBER 29, 2006
Here is the latest issue (winter 2006) of The Prairie Progress, which is the newsletter of Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary
2006 Related Topics 
Turkey
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 31, 2006
It's been 25 years to the day since I ate turkey. I gave it up on 31 December 1981. Consequently, no turkey has suffered or died on my account for the past quarter century. Addendum: Sometimes, in talking to omnivores, I get the sense that they feel impotent. They can't solve the problem of animal suffering all by themselves, so they throw up their hands in defeat and go on eating meat. But that's not the only way to look at it, and I would argue that it's not the right way.
From Today's New York Times
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 10, 2006
7, 2006To the Editor: I wish that I could better understand the recent trend of anthropomorphizing dogs. Is this a reflection of our society? Our dogs have a better standard of living than millions of people in other parts of the world. I had two dogs growing up, and I remember their being thrilled with a dirty old tennis ball or a dip in the somewhat murky town pond. While I do understand the need for companionship, especially in New York, this dog obsession has gone too far.
Statistics
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 1, 2006
The previous best month (March 2006) had 1,730 visitors (55.8 This blog had 2,325 visitors during November, which is an average of 77.5 visitors per day—which projects to 28,287.5 visitors per year. That is by far the most visitors during any month of the blog's three-year existence. per day). I attribute the increased interest to Mylan Engel's presence. His posts—the first of which appeared on 15 October—are well-argued, well-written, interesting, and topical.
From Today's New York Times
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 18, 2006
13, 2006To the Editor: Re “ Plan for Tracking Animals Meets Farmers’ Resistance ” (news article, Dec. 13): I live in rural Pennsylvania. I have one older riding horse and occasionally some laying hens. All these would have to be tagged if the National Animal Identification System becomes mandatory, and for no purpose, because none of my animals will be sold overseas for food.
From Today's New York Times
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 12, 2006
8, 2006 The writer is director of the Field Veterinary Program, Wildlife Conservation Society To the Editor: Re “ Ebola Imperils Gorilla Species in Congo Republic ” (news article, Dec. 8): Increasingly, we are observing that our efforts to reach sustainable balances for wildlife populations are being confounded by the spread of infectious disease. Historically, these diseases have been studied only when they affect human populations or domestic animals.
The True Costs of the Rhetoric of Terror Continue to Mount – Part 1
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 2, 2006
Bush signed the “ Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act ” into law this past Monday (November 27, 2006). On September 30, 2006, Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) introduced Senate Bill S. On September 30, 2006, the Senate passed S. The Senate version of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act is the version that President Bush signed into law Monday, November 27, 2006. With surprisingly little fanfare, President George W.
Taking It to the Streets
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 31, 2006
Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary has put up a billboard in downtown Denver. See here
Resolve to Do Right by Animals in 2007!
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 31, 2006
As another year comes to a close, most of us find ourselves reflecting on our lives and resolving to improve ourselves and our lives in various ways. These resolutions typically fall into one of two categories: (1) resolutions to acquire some desirable trait or better-making habit, e.g., resolving to exercise regularly; and (2) resolutions to eliminate some undesirable trait or worse-making habit, e.g., resolving to quit smoking.
Beef
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 27, 2006
Abstention from beef is overdetermined. If you care only about cows, you will not eat beef. If you care only about the environment, you will not eat beef. If you care only about human beings (present and future), you will not eat beef. If you care only about your health, you will not eat beef. See here
From the Mailbag
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 24, 2006
Keith: What I call "editorializing by adverb" is the practice of inserting an adverb into a statement to make an assertion without seeming to make an assertion. Example: A reference to "still undemocratic Iraq" makes the assertion that eventually Iraq will be democratic. But typically the writer will not stop to argue in favor of this assertion, hoping by the subtle use of an adverb to escape the need of justifying his assertion.
Referring to Animals
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 24, 2006
Mark Spahn, a longtime reader of my AnalPhilosopher blog, thinks it’s question-begging to use “who” (instead of “that”) to refer to animals. I agree. To beg a question, in the philosophical sense, is to assume what needs to be proved. The question (presumably) is whether animals have moral status, i.e., whether the interests of animals must be taken into account in our deliberations. Using “who” assumes that the being in question has moral status (even if not full-blown personhood).
From the Mailbag
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 20, 2006
Like the site—you might like to see my post on Cairo zoo. mary beard
Welcome Aboard!
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 20, 2006
Welcome aboard, Jonathan! I'm looking forward to reading your posts. Best, Mylan
From the Mailbag
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 19, 2006
Hello!! We are an animal welfare group working for animals in India— www.hopeandanimal.org we have tie up with a US based company for fund raising—If you buy pet products from www.petmedusa.net 10% of sale proceeds are donated to our organisation—Pls Bid and buy the product. with regards, Praveen Ohal
Introducing Myself
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 18, 2006
Hi there, I'm Jonathan. First of all, I would like to thank Keith for inviting me to be a part of this blog. I think it is an honor to be offered the opportunity to post on here with him and Mylan. Keith has not only been my favorite Philosophy professor that I have studied under during the course of my college experience, but my favorite professor in general. I admire him both for his patient and clear way of conveying material, and for the humble manner in which he equates himself to God.
From the Mailbag
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 15, 2006
Hi there, I've enjoyed reading your blog and appreciate the articles you've posted and the thoughts you've provoked in your readers. I just wanted to introduce myself, as I thought you might be interested in knowing about my organization, Compassionate Cooks , and perhaps add us to your Links list. The mission of Compassionate Cooks is to empower people to make informed food choices and to debunk myths about veganism.
Vegetarianism and IQ
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 15, 2006
According to this study published today in the British Journal of Medicine , "Higher IQ at age 10 years was associated with an increased likelihood of being vegetarian at age 30." The study gathered data from 8,170 men and women 30 years of age who are ongoing participants in the 1970 British cohort study.
Disease
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 13, 2006
Here is a New York Times story about the tracking and containment of livestock disease
Turtles
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 12, 2006
The New York Times does one thing well. It keeps its readers abreast of goings-on in the animal kingdom. Here is a story about the plight of the turtle
Food Safety
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 11, 2006
Here is a New York Times op-ed column about the safety of the food supply
Barking Squirrels
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 10, 2006
Kansans are fighting over prairie dogs—or what Lewis and Clark quaintly called "barking squirrels." See here
Poaching
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 9, 2006
Here is a New York Times story about poaching, which is a matter of illegality rather than immorality, but I thought it would be of interest to this blog's readers
From the Mailbag
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 6, 2006
Hi Keith and Mylan, A new think tank has been set up in Britain dealing entirely with animal ethics issues. The website is here. And a newspaper article about it is here. Neither of you seem to be affiliated with this group. Perhaps you should get into contact with them as you both seem to fit the bill. Yours Sincerely Peter Wilkinson
Organic Food
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 4, 2006
Here is a New York Times editorial opinion about organic fish. The Times argues that the concept of organic food does not apply to wild animals. It is designed to distinguish between two types of farming. Note that this debate is independent of the debate about the moral permissibility of eating fish. If organically raised fish suffer less than nonorganically raised fish, it is an accident, morally speaking.
Canine Companions
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 1, 2006
Here is a column about man's (and woman's) best friend
Nimrod
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 1, 2006
Are hunters a vanishing breed? If so, is that a good thing? See here. Addendum: "Nimrod" is both a name and (without capitalization) a noun. Why do you suppose the latter is pejorative
Champion of Animals
Animal Ethics
NOVEMBER 29, 2006
My friend and co-blogger, Mylan Engel, is too humble to draw attention to himself, so allow me to draw attention to him. See here. Good work, Mylan! I know you're an atheist, as I am, but I like to think that if we're wrong, and there really is a god, he or she will save all and only those who cared for animals. Come to think of it, maybe god is an animal, in which case those who eat animals are in Big Trouble
The One Animal Product You Should Feed Your Children
Animal Ethics
NOVEMBER 29, 2006
In my earlier post "Children and Heart Disease" available here , I noted that, in the seventh and final edition of Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care: A Handbook for Parents of the Developing Child from Birth to Adolescence , Dr. Benjamin Spock no longer recommends feeding animal products to children after two years of age. According to Dr. Spock: Most families have become more conscious about the fat content of meats, and many are choosing the lower-fat cuts.
Third Anniversary
Animal Ethics
NOVEMBER 28, 2006
I started this blog three years ago today. Here is the first post. Mylan Engel must have told me that he would join the blog, but it took him almost three years to do so! I'm glad he came aboard. The current month is the best yet, in terms of number of visitors. My own interest in the blog has increased as a result of Mylan's presence. There have been 42,820 visitors to the blog in three years. That's an average of 39 visitors per day. During much of that time, I posted only rarely.
Urban Canines
Animal Ethics
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
Here is a New York Times op-ed column about companion animals
Tierethik
Animal Ethics
NOVEMBER 26, 2006
While examining this blog's statistics, I noticed that several people came here from a German site. Thank you. I will add a link to the blogroll
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