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On "Compassion," "Nonviolence" and "Justice"

Animal Person

Both animal rights groups and animal welfare groups use "compassion" frequently. Compassion" has been so diluted that most people don't bat an eyelash at the idea of " compassionate carnivores." My definition of violence would begin with the physical harm of living beings. Then again, so do people who kill animals for a living.

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The Emotional Lives of Animals

4 The Love Of Animals

Many animals also display wide-ranging emotions, including joy, happiness, empathy, compassion, grief, and even resentment and embarrassment. By definition, it’s a feeling that one tries to hide. Animal Rescues: Feeling Compassion for Those in Need. Is this moral? An Embarrassed Chimpanzee: I didn’t do that!

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On Project Treadstone and Welfare, OED-Style

Animal Person

I'm proud to say that Project Treadstone is a nearly-well-oiled machine thanks to the compassion and willingness to help that I have encountered by almost everyone I've encountered regarding the cats at the site. Definitions 4 and 5 are getting there, and I find 4 particularly appropriate. c1369 CHAUCER Dethe Blaunche (Fairf.)