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No Good Men (or Women) In Holley

“Compassion for animals is intimately associated with goodness of character, and it may be confidently asserted that he who is cruel to animals cannot be a good man.” (Arthur Schopenhauer)   Despite petitions, letters and calls pouring in from people … Continue reading

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Senseless, Defenseless Squirrel Slaughter In Holley, New York

“Wild animals never kill for sport. Man is the only one to whom the torture and death of his fellow creatures is amusing in itself.” (James Anthony Froude)  They walk amongst us.  The misguided, the anthropocentric, the insufferably insecure and … Continue reading

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Nonda Surratt (1954-2011)

I had the privilege of speaking at Nonda Surratt’s memorial service this past Friday.  While she would have appreciated the wicked humor of it being April Fool’s Day, nevertheless it was truly one of the saddest days of not only my life, but of so … Continue reading

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