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Another Fake Animal Welfare Group

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I was browsing for some quotes when I came across this group - The National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA). They had a page with quotes from animal rights activists, but as I was reading, I noticed that they were very unfavorable quotes from such activists as Wayne Pacelle and Ingrid Newkirk. Who are these guys?

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USHS Alleges Animal Abuse at the University of Louisiana New Iberia Research Laboratory

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Other scenes show a newborn chimpanzee being taken from its mother and an adult screaming as a lab worker aims a tranquilizer gun before the animal falls sedated from a shelf to the floor. The video footage shows monkeys biting themselves and slamming against the bars of small cages. Here is a link to the Humane Society.

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Prop 2 Passes in California

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4, 2008) – Voters in California approved an historic ballot measure to halt the inhumane confinement of animals on factory farms by an overwhelming margin. All animals deserve humane treatment, including animals raised for food.” From the campaign website : (Nov. As of 11 PM PST, Prop 2 was leading 62% to 38%.

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Animal Ethics

Peter Singer reviews Wayne Pacelle's new book.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Wild animals belong in the wild, and in their native habitats. Wayne Pacelle President and Chief Executive Humane Society of the United States Washington, Jan. And all of this trouble and suffering for what? You don’t take snakes for a walk or play with them in a field or let them sleep in your bed at night.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

19): The Supreme Court should reinstate a crucial 1999 federal law banning the commercial sale of videos depicting animal cruelty. Wayne Pacelle President and Chief Executive Humane Society of the United States Washington, Sept. To the Editor: Re “ A Free Speech Battle Arises From Videos of Fighting Dogs ” (front page, Sept.

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From Yesterday's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Re “ A Disgraceful Farm Bill ” (editorial, May 16): While the farm bill recently approved by Congress deals with enormous agricultural policy issues, it also includes three important provisions to protect animal welfare. Enforcement has been inconsistent at best. These new penalties would give the law some much needed teeth.