Animal Person

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Compassion, as most people define it, is virtuous, but it smacks of mercy, which screams subjection. What animals need isn't our mercy, it's our defense of their right to their lives without our domination. Tags: Books Ethics. There is nothing inherently unjust about viewing sentient nonhumans as commodities.

Factory Farm 100

Factory Farm Factory Farming Animal Factory 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

On the contrary, if you are a traveling birder, you might just find your next birding destination right here on 10,000 Birds. The reasonable rates really do not adequately reflect both the level of comfort and the personalized service ethic. PIP is situated right on a beautiful lake -- the place to be when its hot!

Portugal 183

Portugal 2011 Deer Birds 183

Animal Person

JUNE 22, 2009

There's no "compassion" in the process. It's just not right. Tags: Ethics Food and Drink Language. Stephanie's post about " The Compassionate Hypocrite " on Saturday reminded me of what Catherine Friend and other " compassionate carnivores " are doing in addition to twisting the definition of compassionate beyond recognition.

Factory Farm 100

Factory Farm Factory Farming Slaughter Slaughtered 100

Animal Ethics

JULY 22, 2008

The Unalienable Rights of Chimps ,” by Adam Cohen (Editorial Observer, July 14): The Spanish Parliament’s decision to grant rights to apes is indeed groundbreaking, and will foster philosophical discussion about animal protection for some time. To the Editor: “ What’s Next in the Law? Suffering is far from a uniquely human experience.

New York Times 40

New York Times Humane Society Of The United States New York Apes 40

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

These Blasts From The Past Queens Big Day: An Ethical Quandary and More Birds! OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! Wicked, right? Feeding Frenzy at Jamaica Bay.Or Thanks for visiting! RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

2011 157

2011 Pelicans Papua New Guinea Birds 157

Animal Ethics

AUGUST 2, 2008

Kristof’s thoughtful exploration of animal rights, I was astonished to read that he continues to eat animals, like geese and pigs, for which he obviously has such affection and respect. I look forward to casting my vote for compassion. Government animal rights regulations may help. Jules L Garel Columbus, Ohio, July 31, 2008

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Factory Farm Factory Farming 40

Animal Person

MARCH 29, 2009

The underlying premise is that you can know what is right (such as me knowing what's right then eating cow flesh in the form of filet mignon for a year), but that by no means will necessarily manifest in your behavior. In contrast, abstract-rational entities, like personhood or rights, are not.

Psychology 100

Psychology Campaign Animal Rights Movement Suffering 100

Critter News

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Tree, 44, has been rewarded for his compassion by rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) which gave him its Hero to Animals Award. The compassion that David Tree showed in caring for Sam is an inspiration to others throughout the community and beyond,' said Peta Director Jason Baker.

Koalas 100

Koalas Animal Rights PETA Rights 100

Animal Person

MARCH 18, 2010

And the reverse is true: If parents are unaware, it should be no surprise that whatever compassion or sense of justice a child has is not nurtured. We do that with cats and dogs already, right? Tags: Books Ethics Language parenting publishing speciesism veganism. I put this out there to you all because I'm not that person.

Gorillas 100

Gorillas Pets Vegan Speciesism 100

Animal Ethics

JULY 21, 2008

The Unalienable Rights of Chimps ,” by Adam Cohen (Editorial Observer, July 14), unfairly characterized PETA’s efforts. Forgive us our bikinis and our shock tactics, but our message that all beings—both human and nonhuman—deserve compassion and respect is one that we must work hard to make heard. July 15, 2008

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Animal Abuse Ethical Treatment 40

Animal Person

AUGUST 6, 2009

a sense of hope that the empire in the North would finally exhibit compassion toward its southern neighbors, that the unfair trade agreements, privatizations, draconian IMF Structural Adjustment Programs, and threats of military intervention would slow down and perhaps even fade away. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Economics Ethics.

Honduras 100

Honduras Los Angeles Obama 2009 100