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Animal Ethics

5, 2009 To the Editor: I ate my last hamburger last night. 4, 2009 To the Editor: I have been a strict vegetarian most of my life, and, as such, I have never lacked reasons—ethical, economic and health-related—to continue this lifestyle. Coli Shows Flaws in Ground Beef Inspection System ” (front page, Oct. 4): Your article about E.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

What would the cost of a hamburger at Burger King or McDonald’s be if the meat were to come from Ms. Barry Rehfeld New York, Nov. Niman’s ranch and others using comparable methods? How many people would be able to afford the price? Stephanie Jenkins Highland Park, N.J.,