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On ANIMAL EQUALITY, by Joan Dunayer

Animal Person

I haven't examined each institutionalized use of animals the way that Dunayer has, with the possible exception of vivisection, and I learned a lot about the details of the language of each industry. Here are some of my favorite quotes: " Companion anima l reduces a dog, cat, or other nonhuman to the role of companion.

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Moral Vegetarianism, Part 8 of 13

Animal Ethics

For an explanation of this feature, click on “Moral Vegetarianism” at the bottom of this post. In fact, animals used for food do suffer a great deal. KBJ: Singer’s claim is that one should not contribute, even incrementally, to animal suffering. Do I tacitly approve of Hare Krishna? That is absurd.

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Make This the Year You Do Right by Animals

Animal Ethics

e) Don’t purchase cosmetics or personal care products that were tested on animals when equally effective cruelty-free products are available. For no extra charge, switching to a vegan diet also dramatically reduces your contribution to unnecessary animal suffering. Don’t wear wool. (e)

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Resolve to Do Right by Animals in 2007!

Animal Ethics

e) Don’t purchase cosmetics or personal care products that were tested on animals when equally effective cruelty-free products are available. For no extra charge, switching to a vegan diet also dramatically reduces your contribution to unnecessary animal suffering.

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