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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: “ What’s Next in the Law? Suffering is far from a uniquely human experience. It is time for us to widen our circle of compassion and follow Spain’s lead in granting legal rights to apes. Hope Ferdowsian Director of Research Policy Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Washington, July 14, 2008

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: “ What’s Next in the Law? Animal suffering and human suffering are undeniably interconnected. Forgive us our bikinis and our shock tactics, but our message that all beings—both human and nonhuman—deserve compassion and respect is one that we must work hard to make heard. July 15, 2008