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On the Land Grant University Meat Problem

Animal Person

Given the abundant literature on conflict of interest in the academy, and given that knowledge is routinely used to promote special interests and popular interests over the public interest, maybe we should monitor our educational institutions at least as much as governmental ones.

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On Humane Societies and Calf-Roping

Animal Person

If so, campaign to ban the rodeo, for heaven's sake! Just be honest about your goal and campaign for it! I don't get the overwhelming feeling that anyone is on the side of the animals, here. But the HSUS is by no means an animal-rights organization; it is an animal welfare organization.

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