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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

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. Serge Scherbatskoy Arcata, Calif., He said, “I have to look at the entire industry, not just what is best for public health.”

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, management and husbandry are more important than the type of production system for ensuring the health and well-being of pigs. The next logical step for those who eat in restaurants is to demand more vegetarian-vegan options on their menus.