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Operation Nix-the-Petting-Zoo, Part Deux

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And realistically, availability of a vegan burger isn't going to make me want to participate. At the very least, I can keep informed about the activities that are being chosen and always send a letter or comment at the meeting from the vegan perspective. Basically, it's for children who eat animals and their parents. That depends.

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Melange Monday

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First, check out " The Vegan Solution: An Ideal Whose Time Has Come " over at Care2. And former vegan, Chuck Roomi, who says veganism isn't practical "For people who do not have a desire to eat exotic foods from thousands of miles away, or mechanically-formulated suplements" also warrants a response. So many things to say today.

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Creature Update

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Dogs have died from hypoglycemia due to Vetsulin and there is a class action lawsuit. So he is being re-veganized (Violet's already vegan), as long as his back and leg aren't adversely affected. Though there was no actual recall, everyone using Vetsulin was told to be vigilant.

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From the Mailbag

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The mission of Compassionate Cooks is to empower people to make informed food choices and to debunk myths about veganism. I do this through the vegan cooking classes I teach and the articles and essays I write. (I

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Moral Vegetarianism, Part 1 of 13

Animal Ethics

Two varieties of moral vegetarianism can be distinguished: lactovo moral vegetarianism and vegan moral vegetarianism. Lactovo and vegan moral vegetarianism can be subdivided into what might be called new and old or traditional moral vegetarianism. One can go on all day making distinctions, obviously, but that would be pointless.

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Prima Facie vs. Ultima Facie Wrongness

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Numerous epidemiological studies have demonstrated that vegetarians, and especially vegans, have far lower rates of heart disease, cancer, stroke, hypertension, and diabetes compared to meat-eaters. They are alive and well. Is eating meat necessary for optimal health? No, quite the opposite in fact.