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On ANIMAL EQUALITY, by Joan Dunayer

Animal Person

By pairing humane with slaughter , legislators have sanctioned horrific cruelty and mass murder. Each year, 'food animals' suffer and die by the billions, but they do so one by one. I'd rather extend moral consideration to something that can't suffer than fail to extend it to someone who can" (154).

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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. Kristof’s thoughtful exploration of animal rights, I was astonished to read that he continues to eat animals, like geese and pigs, for which he obviously has such affection and respect.