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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

Animal Person

He writes, "The dog remained a vital tool in biomedical research for more than 300 years and was the vehicle for a remarkable run of medical breakthroughs.". He writes as if what he used to do--and what he defends--is morally justifiable on its face, and it's just the details that might be questionable. Maybe on paper.