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On the Renewed Debate Over Horse Slaughter

Animal Person

Not approving the institutionalized slaughter of the horses we claim to hold so dear lowers that value. Butcher (no joke) from Montana: " “No one has to send a horse to a processing plant. Butcher (no joke) from Montana: " “No one has to send a horse to a processing plant. Financially).

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On "EATING ANIMALS" by Jonathan Safran Foer

Animal Person

The Nimans move him, as do several other farmers, including one who "apologizes to his animals as they are sent off to slaughter" (244), as if that's any consolation to someone whose life you are about to take when you don't need to. Here are some of my favorite quotes: "For thousands of years, farmers took their cues from natural processes.