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On Different Results of Direct Action

Animal Person

He then says he goes to "exceptional lengths" to make ensure the physical and psychological welfare of the primates he uses, "except when it's absolutely necessary" to harm them. Of course, Mantle says, "but though they are high-level mammals, they're not humans." Peaceful protests were ignored, as well.

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The Gap Between Wildlife and the Animal Rights Movement

10,000 Birds

The animal rights movement is (rightly) closely associated with protesting things like factory farming, dogfighting, etc…basically, the mistreatment of animals. People interested in animal welfare who are against this idea are completely missing the point here. This makes perfect sense. The logic of this is ridiculous.