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Is There Danger of Elitism in the Animal Rights Movement?

Critter News

I believe that we have to be inclusive in the animal rights movement and attack the system using all kinds of methods in all sorts of fields. This may take time and maybe lifetimes to build up to that tipping point, but we have to use everyone and every resource we can. Economics, science, literature, film, politics, law, etc.

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Moral Vegetarianism, Part 9 of 13

Animal Ethics

The Argument from Animal Rights A stronger argument is made by people who maintain that animals have rights. In particular, it has been argued that animals have a right to life. So, even if animals are killed painlessly and raised for food in humane ways, it is wrong to kill them.

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The Nonessential Whooping Crane

10,000 Birds

Fourth Whooping Crane This Winter Shot Animal Rights vs Conservation in Cyprus Tennessee Crane Hunt Tabled for 2 Years! But I do think this issue of hunting sandhill cranes goes beyond the right to hunt. Or is the mandate to protect the welfare and habitat of our state’s wildlife? Wicked, right?

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