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Should is not a Solution

10,000 Birds

In the past I have attributed some of this conflict to differences between the conservation mindset and that of animal rights/animal welfare. It’s a powerful motivator that has attracted millions of people from all around the world to devote time and money to protect these resources.

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Moral Vegetarianism, Part 8 of 13

Animal Ethics

Second, even if it did have an economic impact, it is unclear whether this would cause a reduction in animal suffering. Cattle might be overproduced because of government subsidies and new markets found for meat. It’s a matter of expending one’s resources in accordance with one’s values.