Animal Ethics

AUGUST 5, 2007

Cruelty to animals on such a scale should be the centerpiece of any discussion on raising animals for food. The problem is that there is no possible answer to why we allow such cruelty, other than that we are barbarians. Mary de La Valette Porter Cove, New Brunswick, July 31, 2007 Shame on us.

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Animal Ethics

JULY 25, 2007

be they medical, behavioral, placement or training and education so that, in the long run, the cycle of cruelty to animals is broken. The real story here is our tireless commitment to fighting animal cruelty. New York, July 23, 2007 Edwin Sayres President and Chief Executive A.S.P.C.A.

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Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Cruelty and disregard for them are taught. 19, 2007 Note from KBJ: I would replace "living" with "sentient." To the Editor: Re “ Child Matadors Draw Olés in Mexico’s Bullrings ” (front page, Nov. 19): It is so sad to see children being taught to torture and kill calves. The tradition and glory of bullfighting?

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Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 18, 2007

The use of animals in entertainment when animal cruelty is involved is deplorable, whether it is dog fighting or bull riding. Bull riding events in rodeos are notorious for using spurs, flank straps and electric prods to promote bucking and to control the bull. Brad Goldberg President, Animal Welfare Trust Mamaroneck, N.Y.,

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Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

Thousands of New Yorkers and visitors have signed petitions demanding an end to the senseless tragedies and inhumane treatment of these gentle giants. Bloomberg, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the City Council for ignoring the plight of these horses. Zelda Penzel New York, Sept.

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Animal Ethics

APRIL 2, 2007

If we are to live in a more peaceful world, we must abandon the cruelty on our plates. March 27, 2007 To the Editor: Livestock producers raise their animals under humane standards and under the care of a veterinarian. Judith Abeles San Diego, March 26, 2007 This issue is an important one and needs to be talked about.

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Animal Ethics

JANUARY 31, 2007

Surely a nation and a national press that can expend so much attention on the life and death of one racehorse should be able to muster the compassion to pass legislation that would end this cruelty. Brad Goldberg President Animal Welfare Advocacy Mamaroneck, N.Y.,

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