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On Humane Societies and Calf-Roping

Animal Person

I find it hard to believe that that's the only event they think is a disgusting show of injustice and "bullying.". But the HSUS is by no means an animal-rights organization; it is an animal welfare organization. Do you see where the average, critical thinker might have a problem with this scenario?

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Bull riding events in rodeos are notorious for using spurs, flank straps and electric prods to promote bucking and to control the bull. Brad Goldberg President, Animal Welfare Trust Mamaroneck, N.Y., Corporations should reject the notion that this is a sport worthy of their ad dollars.