Animal Ethics

MAY 23, 2008

Because the Agriculture Department enforces the Animal Welfare Act, this authorizing bill deals with a broad range of subjects regarding the humane treatment of animals. The bill contains sweeping new penalties against animal fighting, included after the Michael Vick case revealed the pervasiveness of this crime.

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Animal Ethics

JULY 22, 2008

We need not wait for the resolution of the big-picture theoretical debates to come together to ensure that all animals receive more decent and humane treatment, as they deserve. It is time for us to widen our circle of compassion and follow Spain’s lead in granting legal rights to apes.

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Animal Ethics

APRIL 23, 2008

The United Methodist Church supports the humane treatment of farm animals and calls for the protection of endangered species. The Central Conference of American Rabbis “advocates the strengthening of humane legislation,” and the list goes on. The Catholic Church is not alone among major religions on this issue.

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