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On Wipeout and Lion Burgers

Animal Person

The commentator says that part of her winnings will go to abolish animal cruelty (yes, abolish). I mean, I eat chicken and fish.". Interviewer: "Wait, so you want to abolish animal cruelty, except for chickens and fish, (pointing at the contestant) because she doesn't like them?". Contestant: "Nope.

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"Zoo from Hell" Owner Convicted in New York

Critter News

A farm-animal breeder who ran what a prosecutor called "the zoo from hell" was convicted Tuesday of animal cruelty. A jury in West Haverstraw deliberated less than two hours before convicting Robert Everle of all 13 charges of torturing, injuring and starving animals. And people wonder why I'm so disappointed by humans.

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Operation Nix-the-Petting-Zoo

Animal Person

Here 's a factsheet about petting zoos, which at least in Florida have been a public health threat , to say nothing of the exploitation and suffering of the animals.) I'm fairly confident that I don't know anyone who won't say that they don't approve of animal cruelty. Many will say they "love" animals. What would you do?

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