article thumbnail

From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Each one of these animals suffered extreme cruel and inhumane conditions in the transportation and slaughter process. Surely a nation and a national press that can expend so much attention on the life and death of one racehorse should be able to muster the compassion to pass legislation that would end this cruelty.

article thumbnail

From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Kristof, who takes note of the trend represented by the animal welfare proposition on the ballot in California this fall. We know that animals suffer as well. I look forward to casting my vote for compassion. Government animal rights regulations may help. I grew up on a dairy and hog farm in central Massachusetts.