Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

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MARCH 1, 2018

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JANUARY 1, 2018

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Animal Ethics

AUGUST 2, 2008

Kristof, who takes note of the trend represented by the animal welfare proposition on the ballot in California this fall. It’s time that our tax dollars no longer finance the inhumane conditions—for workers and animals and the climate—of factory farms. Susan Beal Brooklyn, July 31, 2008 To the Editor: Nicholas D.

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Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 11, 2008

But the leaner meat from grass-fed animals actually tastes richer and more savory. 5, 2008 The writers are the authors of “ Beef: The Untold Story of How Milk, Meat, and Muscle Shaped the World.” If these policies were adopted, small-scale animal agriculture would be a more economical model, and people would eat less meat.

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Animal Ethics

JULY 12, 2010

A Humane Egg The life of animals raised in confinement on industrial farms is slowly improving, thanks to pressure from consumers, animal rights advocates, farmers and legislators. Animals with more space are healthier, and they are no less productive.

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Animal Ethics

JULY 22, 2008

The Unalienable Rights of Chimps ,” by Adam Cohen (Editorial Observer, July 14): The Spanish Parliament’s decision to grant rights to apes is indeed groundbreaking, and will foster philosophical discussion about animal protection for some time. Our findings follow many other studies demonstrating mental anguish in traumatized animals.

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Animal Ethics

OCTOBER 13, 2008

9): Thank you for encouraging California voters to support the state’s Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act, or Proposition 2, on the November ballot. 9, 2008 The writer is president of United Poultry Concerns , a nonprofit organization that is a sponsor of Proposition 2. Consumer boycotts and protective laws are desperately needed.

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Animal Ethics

AUGUST 13, 2008

But he says almost nothing about reports of how badly the animals were treated there. To the Editor: Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld writes about the horrors of a kosher slaughterhouse where “news reports and government documents have described abusive practices.” Religious slaughter is still slaughter. Gretchen Berger New York, Aug.

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Animal Ethics

JANUARY 30, 2008

But much more attention and discussion needs to be directed to the meat industry, particularly its barbaric treatment of the helpless animals that are in our servitude. 27, 2008 To the Editor: The majority of people do not understand what society is causing because of our appetite for meat in every meal. Elaine Sloan New York, Jan.

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Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 12, 2008

9, 2008 Note from KBJ: Some reasons for vegetarianism apply to all animals, from cows, pigs, and sheep to turkeys, chickens, and fish. Yet Al Gore does not even mention the need for Americans to reduce meat consumption as we attempt to rescue ourselves from the climate crisis. Michael Radkowsky Washington, Nov.

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Animal Ethics

OCTOBER 17, 2008

9) does little to advance the debate on farm animal housing. Decisions on how best to house farm animals should be left to the family farmers, like me, who care for their animals every day. The animal housing debate will continue among those most knowledgeable about it. Editorial rhetoric won’t help.

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Animal Ethics

JULY 11, 2008

Madoff to criticize Leona Helmsley’s charitable giving by saying her fortune “is going to the dogs,” but those of us who give to the Humane Society of the United States and other animal-rescue organizations feel otherwise. July 9, 2008 Note from KBJ: All of my donations go to animal-welfare organizations.

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Animal Ethics

MAY 23, 2008

To the Editor: Re “ A Disgraceful Farm Bill ” (editorial, May 16): While the farm bill recently approved by Congress deals with enormous agricultural policy issues, it also includes three important provisions to protect animal welfare. Enforcement has been inconsistent at best. These new penalties would give the law some much needed teeth.

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Animal Ethics

MAY 1, 2008

The previous records (set in March 2008) were 4,200 and 135.4. I have a number of posts about animals waiting in the wings, but I have been saving them for summer, when I have more time. One of them is a long critique of philosopher David Oderberg's argument against animal rights.

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MARCH 17, 2008

To the Editor: Thank you for publicizing the plight of satos—street dogs—in Puerto Rico in “ Scrutiny for Puerto Rico Over Animal Treatment ” (news article, March 9). As one animal advocate put it, “we need to work together and keep the finger in the side of government.”

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Animal Ethics

JULY 18, 2008

Humans, and most animals, produce cholesterol naturally, but the problem is when we “supplement” this biologically occurring substance. Cholesterol is found only in foods derived from animals, like meat, cheese and eggs. July 10, 2008 Cholesterol levels can be controlled by eating healthy food and getting exercise.

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Animal Ethics

JUNE 27, 2008

To compensate for their lack of skill, hunters set their dogs upon a wild pig—a descendant of boars brought to America solely to give hunters the pleasure of killing a helpless animal. Following hunting season, animal shelters across America see an influx of ex-hunting dogs who were cruelly left to fend for themselves. June 23, 2008

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Animal Ethics

APRIL 11, 2008

The 700 calories’ worth of animal feed he says it takes to produce 100 calories of beef contributes nothing to the well-being of consumers. April 8, 2008 To the Editor: In answering the question “What should be done?” about the world food crisis, Paul Krugman doesn’t mention an obvious and important solution: Eat less meat.

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Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 30, 2009

Many of these antibiotics are routinely added to the feed of healthy animals to promote rapid weight gain. Department of Agriculture have all declared drug-resistant diseases stemming from antibiotic use in animals a "serious emerging concern." Slaughter’s bill banning the routine use of antibiotics in animal feed.

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MARCH 12, 2008

The killing and maiming of animals for sport is a cruel and violent activity that is the antithesis of what schools should be teaching. Brad Goldberg President, Animal Welfare Advocacy Mamaroneck, N.Y., March 8, 2008 We should not use public schools to try to reverse the inexorable decline in the “sport” of hunting.

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Animal Ethics

MARCH 15, 2008

To the Editor: Re “ A Case of Abuse, Heightened ,” by Joe Nocera (Talking Business column, March 8): Mr. Nocera tells us that most slaughterhouses don’t mistreat animals or funnel sick downer cows into the food chain. He would have saved us the necessity of sending an undercover investigator to film the shocking mistreatment of animals.

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Animal Ethics

JULY 28, 2008

Davis, an emeritus professor of animal science at Oregon State University, says the horses “damage” the environment. Animals in nature don’t need to be controlled by a species that has such difficulty in controlling itself. Priscilla Feral President, Friends of Animals Darien, Conn., July 23, 2008

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Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

I think it is safe to say that yes, an intelligent animal is unhappy, even downright miserable, being confined to a crate two by seven feet for months on end. I served on the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production, which released a report in 2008 that detailed exactly how much these “efficiencies” are costing America.

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Animal Ethics

APRIL 23, 2008

To the Editor: In his past comments about protecting animals and nature, Pope Benedict XVI is building upon the Roman Catholic Church’s tradition of promoting faithful stewardship of all creatures (“ A Cat Lover in the Vatican Strikes a Chord With Cat Lovers Around the World ,” news article, April 20).

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Animal Ethics

APRIL 8, 2008

Dog lovers who are unable to make a lifelong commitment to a pet can volunteer with animal shelters and rescue groups, and provide foster care in their home for an animal awaiting permanent adoption. There are better and more fulfilling options for these animals and people who need a doggie fix.

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Animal Ethics

OCTOBER 10, 2008

When I have watched documentaries about saving animals and plant life, often the primary rationale offered for their preservation is that miraculous cures may be found for people, and that by seeing other species in the wild we find peace and harmony in ourselves. Don’t other species have as much right to exist, and coexist, as we do?

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Animal Ethics

MARCH 30, 2008

The animals are forced to fight through beatings, starvation, being thrown at each other, being made to attack smaller animals thrown at them, and worse. Julie Serenson Yonkers, March 23, 2008 The Westchester chapter of the league is calling on the county executive, Andrew J. Spano, and the mayor of Yonkers, Philip A.

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Animal Ethics

MARCH 29, 2008

Around the world, animal migrations are disappearing because of conflicts with development, agriculture and other human activities. Indeed, migratory animals are useful indicators of the health of the global environment; their safe passage is in our best interest. Wilcove Princeton, N.J.,

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Animal Ethics

OCTOBER 23, 2008

15), is precisely on the mark regarding the urgency and importance of today’s plant and animal extinction crisis. An estimated $13 billion a year would be enough to maintain and expand protected areas in the tropics, where the vast majority of plant and animals species are found.

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Animal Ethics

JANUARY 23, 2008

Only a vigorous, internationally enforced, decades-long general moratorium on commercial fishing can bring us back from this brink. We must not assume that it’s too late and do nothing. Why this reality has no traction in the global halls of power escapes me. Garrett Simpson Glendale, Ariz.,

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Animal Ethics

JANUARY 9, 2008

7, 2008 The writer is director of the Center for Health and the Global Environment , Harvard Medical School. 8, 2008 To the Editor: I find it interesting that Gov. Eric Chivian Boston, Jan. To the Editor: The argument made by Gov. They all say the same thing: polar bears need our help. James Tierney Brookline, Mass., Storm Chester, Vt.,

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Animal Ethics

JUNE 5, 2008

May 29, 2008 The writer is in the department of ecology and evolutionary biology, University of Colorado. It seems to me that the most fruitful route to go in this sort of research that could have very important implications for humans with severe motor deficits would be to study humans and leave the monkeys alone. Marc Bekoff Boulder, Colo.,

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Animal Ethics

JUNE 2, 2008

Nadia Eghbal Tübingen, Germany, May 26, 2008 I don’t necessarily advocate vegetarianism, but those looking to improve the sustainability of their lifestyles should take a look at their diet. Reducing meat consumption, particularly of beef, is one of the simplest and most rewarding things we can do.

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Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

9, 2008 The writer is a staff dietitian at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine in Washington. Some airports have already discovered that as they increase nutritious vegetarian meal options, their customers are thanking them—and coming back for more. Susan Levin Washington, Sept.

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Animal Ethics

MAY 8, 2008

May 6, 2008 It’s not just the injured horses that suffer. It’s the thousands of faceless colts and fillies we never see that suffer from this so-called sport. Jane Shakman Ossining, N.Y.,

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Animal Ethics

JULY 8, 2008

Larry Rice Director, Chief of Naval Operations Environmental Readiness Division Washington, July 3, 2008 The lives of our sailors and marines, and our national security, depend on it.

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