10,000 Birds

MAY 22, 2015

She is not capable – physically or psychologically – of trapping and getting rid of one cat, let alone nine. Neighbor A’s private property and peace of mind are both suffering because of the cats, which are killing government-protected species. SWAT teams would have to be organized privately, town by town, county by county.

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Feral Cats Feral Cats Wildlife Rehabilitation 259

Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The Argument from Human Grain Shortage All of the clearly moral arguments for vegetarianism given so far have been in terms of animal rights and suffering. None of these organizations requires a vegetarian commitment. For an explanation of this feature, click on “Moral Vegetarianism” at the bottom of this post. KBJ: I’m speechless.

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Vegetarian Morals Meat Cattle 40

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2013

No need to despair if a weekend visit is all you can organize. Having said that, it is very important that you are prepared psychologically for the masses. Little Pied Flycatchers are amongst the most aptly-named bird species: they are little, they are pied, and they catch flies. There is nothing not to like about them.

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Suffering Birds Indonesia 2013 161

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

The ability to feel pain is not an obviously plausible way of morally distinguishing microorganisms from other organisms. The question can be raised: Why should these organisms be killed and others not be killed? The very name “vegetarian” suggests that these individuals eat plants, which are living organisms. Why wouldn’t they?

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Morals Vegetarian Meat Killing 40