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Henry S. Salt (1851-1939) on the Degradation of the Butcher

Animal Ethics

But this question of Butchery is not merely one of kindness or unkindness to animals, for by the very facts of the case it is a human question of no slight importance, affecting as it does the social and moral welfare of those more immediately concerned in it. Henry S.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

While this tragedy will increase calls for sorely needed government regulation, the real answer lies in the hands of each one of us: buy your burger from a local butcher who processes his ground beef daily on the premises. Coli Shows Flaws in Ground Beef Inspection System ” (front page, Oct. 4): Your article about E.

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On "EATING ANIMALS" by Jonathan Safran Foer

Animal Person

There's not enough evidence for an accusation of moral relativism, but for me the message is a mixed one. Here are some of my favorite quotes: "For thousands of years, farmers took their cues from natural processes. Then again, he is not against the consumption of animals, " in general " (198). This is very silly.