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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

We need not wait for the resolution of the big-picture theoretical debates to come together to ensure that all animals receive more decent and humane treatment, as they deserve. Our findings follow many other studies demonstrating mental anguish in traumatized animals. Suffering is far from a uniquely human experience.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

If people had to see what these animals are subjected to or take an active role in their deaths, I believe many more people would think before they eat. Unfortunately, that is unlikely to happen any time soon. Bernard Burlew New York, July 31, 2008 To the Editor: While I am grateful for Nicholas D.