Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Cruelty and disregard for them are taught. 19, 2007 Note from KBJ: I would replace "living" with "sentient." To the Editor: Re “ Child Matadors Draw Olés in Mexico’s Bullrings ” (front page, Nov. 19): It is so sad to see children being taught to torture and kill calves. The tradition and glory of bullfighting?

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New York Times New York San Francisco Animal Cruelty 40

Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 18, 2007

The use of animals in entertainment when animal cruelty is involved is deplorable, whether it is dog fighting or bull riding. Bull riding events in rodeos are notorious for using spurs, flank straps and electric prods to promote bucking and to control the bull. Brad Goldberg President, Animal Welfare Trust Mamaroneck, N.Y.,

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New York Times Flank Strap New York Animal Cruelty 40

Animal Ethics

MARCH 10, 2007

The horse slaughter industry in the United States has nothing to do with feeding hungry people and everything to do with animal cruelty. John Spratt Washington, March 6, 2007 To the Editor: As sponsors of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act , we take issue with Christa Weil’s views on the horsemeat industry ( Op-Ed , March 5).

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New York Times Horse Slaughter New York Slaughter 40

Critter News

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

Carnivores killed less than 1% of cattle (0.18%) and approximately 3% of sheep produced in the U.S.; • Out of Step with American Values - Americans value wildlife and abhor animal cruelty. The aerial gunning program has killed at least 10 agents and injured 28 more.

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Killing Wildlife Groups Endangered Species 100

Animal Ethics

APRIL 2, 2007

If we are to live in a more peaceful world, we must abandon the cruelty on our plates. March 27, 2007 To the Editor: Livestock producers raise their animals under humane standards and under the care of a veterinarian. Judith Abeles San Diego, March 26, 2007 This issue is an important one and needs to be talked about.

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New York Times New York San Diego 2007 40

Animal Ethics

JANUARY 31, 2007

Surely a nation and a national press that can expend so much attention on the life and death of one racehorse should be able to muster the compassion to pass legislation that would end this cruelty. Brad Goldberg President Animal Welfare Advocacy Mamaroneck, N.Y.,

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New York Times New York Horse Slaughter Slaughter 40

Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

Bloomberg, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the City Council for ignoring the plight of these horses. Thousands of New Yorkers and visitors have signed petitions demanding an end to the senseless tragedies and inhumane treatment of these gentle giants. Shame on Mayor Michael R. Zelda Penzel New York, Sept.

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New York Times New York Horses New York City 40

Animal Ethics

JANUARY 20, 2008

Causing an animal to suffer for no good reason is cruel, and our ordinary commonsense morality tells us in no uncertain terms that cruelty is wrong. The study was published in the December 2007 issue of the Public Library of Science’s journal PLOS Medicine. It is not just a few outspoken animal rights fanatics who hold this view.

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Vegetarian Lacto-Ovo Meat Ethics 40