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On ANIMAL EQUALITY, by Joan Dunayer

Animal Person

By pairing humane with slaughter , legislators have sanctioned horrific cruelty and mass murder. What if slaughter were freed (miraculously) of all terror and pain? I'd rather extend moral consideration to something that can't suffer than fail to extend it to someone who can" (154). Overly generous inclusion?

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

While this legislation would be an important step in transforming inhumane animal production, we must also call for change on the federal level, where the farm bill subsidizes this sector to the tune of billions of dollars. To the Editor: Re “ A Farm Boy Reflects ” (column, July 31): Hats off to Nicholas D.