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Steven M. Wise on Legal Rights for Animals

Animal Ethics

The European Community and the member states signatory to the treaty are required “to pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals.” In 2002 the German Parliament amended Article 26 of the Basic Law to give nonhuman animals the right to be “respected as fellow creatures” and to be protected from “avoidable pain.”

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A Win-Lose Proposition for Farmers and Consumers

Animal Person

First let's deconstruct: The recession has caused a decrease in demand for animal products. Perhaps just as ironic is the mission of the NASDA, which includes "protection of animal and plant health, stewardship of our environment, and promoting the vitality of our rural communities.". Translation? We don't really know.