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Animal Welfare Act Inadequate for Farm Animals

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As such, most people do not consider the potential abuse that may have taken place to bring their hamburger onto their dinner plate. While a nationwide vegan or vegetarian lifestyle change is highly unlikely, the abuse can be maintained through increased government regulation.

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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. Can anyone in good conscience be complicit with the unnecessary suffering and slaughter of another sentient being? Niman’s ranch and others using comparable methods? How many people would be able to afford the price?