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Only The Weak Man
“The problem is a long-standing association between hunting large animals and masculinity…there are deep-seated cultural problems in Western societies, where such behaviour should be unthinkable.”–...
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The Price of Meat
A consideration for the three Abrahamic religions regarding God’s Commandment: “You shall not kill.” (Exodus 20:13 and Deuteronomy 5:17) And a response to the dieter’s mantra: “A moment on the lips,...
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After William Blake’s The Lamb
Little Lamb who hurt thee? Dost thou know who hurt thee? Gave thee strife and bid thee bleed; No hellish dream: a dreadful deed. Took thy clothing of delight; Softest clothing, thine...
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The Staffie’s Doggerel Plea
What’s your problem with me, son? What do you think I’ve honestly done? I’m so much softer than you think. There’s kindness in my brown-eyed blink. What’s your problem with me,...
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Don’t Eat Meat
Don’t eat meat, please don’t eat meat, That animal once had eyes and feet – And ears and nose and front legs too, And felt things, just like me and you. . A lump of flesh on your plate now, There...
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Doggerel in the cause of black cats
Is it a sin to be black?1 Why’d you leave me behind, at the back? Walk away from me, clickety-clack? Is it a sin to be black? You dismiss me with “I’m alright, Jack.” I wish I had kerb-appeal...
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Adam’s Naming Of The Animals (or The Fall Of The Collective)
Adam in the Garden, Full of vain imaginings, Flatters himself That only he is Chosen, Made “In the image,” Unique among his fellow beings; In every sense, (he fancies,) Superior To his animal...
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Complicity In Speciesism: Idiomatically Speaking
To the exploiter You are as crooked as a dog’s hind leg! As sly as a fox. A cat burglar – Engaged in all sorts of monkey business. You go ape over things: Are so quick to have a cow, A bull in a...
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Why animal compassion must be part of the national curriculum
Empathic disconnection (or alienation) is a modern, emotional disease that is spreading rapidly, and its implications are very serious indeed. Empathy is the key to societal harmony. It is the...
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Fork War
The uninvited guest announces his arrival. Shocks, stuns – not expected at this address. He makes himself comfortable in what was my haven. Laughs, cock-sure of himself. “You’re not welcome.” I tell...
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