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On Betraying Your Family

Animal Person

Yesterday, in the comments of An Affront to the Idea of Family , Brian wrote: I understand your concern for those cows that were beat by that man and the unfortunate death of all the cows that died in the snow storm. I am always working for the best environment and the most comfortable situation for my cows, who I consider part of my family.

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More Clarity About Family Farms

Animal Person

Here are the sentences that I want to bring attention to: The family of Irv Bell, 64, has been growing hogs in Zanesville, Ohio, since the 19th century. This adds another layer to yesterday's discussion about family. Irv Bell's farm is a family farm. After all, he's part of a family business. It's also a factory farm.

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On The Goode Family and Infiltration

Animal Person

Image via Wikipedia I found The Goode Family disappointing on the vegan side. Is The Goode Family Good for the Environment? Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics animal rights Animal welfare Nutrition The Goode Family Veganism Vegetarianism. Yeah, lots of mockery, but I didn't laugh. Maybe it's me. macworld.com).

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Must-See Video on Population Growth

Animal Person

"The only way to stop population growth is to have small families." Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. Hans Rosling. Thanks, Porphyry!

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Does Vick Deserve a Second Chance?

Animal Person

Let's deconstruct the concept: Do you think that people who have spent their lives harming animals by eating them, just like I did and much of my family still does, deserve a second chance? Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Gray Matters. " And I'm not just referring to Vick here. Is fighting and killing dogs the same thing?

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On Food/Lifestyle Disputes At Home

Animal Person

Friends or family members who are not devoted to the environmental cause can become irritated by life choices they view as ostentatiously self-denying or politically correct. Problems arise when the individuals in the family (or couple) are at different points in their awareness of actions and purchases that affect the environment.

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Preparing for the Onslaught

Animal Person

The conversations with family and friends have already begun about "Turkey Day." I've had family members ask me to refrain from "proselytizing" to not "spoil the day" for everyone and to "give it a rest" and let everyone eat in peace. I haven't had a Thanksgiving with family members in years. Now I'm called "hardcore," though.

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