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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: The recent terrorist attacks on scientists (“ Firebombings at Homes of 2 California Researchers ,” news article, Aug. Peggy Cunniff Executive Director National Anti-Vivisection Society Chicago, Aug. And justice for animals will never be achieved through criminal acts. 5, 2008 Note from KBJ: Well put!

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Growing Meat vs. Going Vegetarian

Animal Ethics

Some people make the switch for ethical reasons, others for health reasons, others out of concern for the environment, and some for a combination of all these reasons. (As How many people know, e.g., that University of Chicago researchers have reported that by switching to a vegan diet, a person can reduce her/his carbon footprint by 1.5