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Steven M. Wise on Farm Animals

Animal Ethics

Their ethological needs and direct interests are neglected to the extent that their needs are not as congruent with higher productivity and profit. Their interests are primarily protected, if at all, through archaic state anti-cruelty statutes that were not passed in contemplation of the factory-farm or genetic engineering.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Her use of the term food “fashion” is appropriate: many people today do not make informed choices about their diet; rather, they are influenced by trends, advertising and the political correctness of food. What these naysayers consistently neglect is that vegan diets, as with all other restricted diets, must be well planned.