Animals deserve rights, regardless of how they taste or how convenient it is to experiment on them. Like humans, animals are capable of suffering and have an interest in leading their own lives. They are not ours to use for food, clothing, experimentation, or entertainment.
From: "PETA" - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Editor's note: This information is particularly aimed at people residing in the US. The ground-breaking work of PETA on behalf of aniimal rights is to be commended.
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 12:10:17 -0500
URGENT: Anti-Foie Gras Bill to Be Considered in California Assembly
Last month, thanks in part to your letters and calls, the California Senate passed Senate Bill 1520, which would ban foie gras and its production. The bill now goes to the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions for a vote on June 22. Please help ensure the passage of this bill by contacting members of the committee as soon as possible to ask them to support Senate Bill 1520.
For the success of economic democracy, PROUT must be implemented and the economic welfare of all people must be enhanced step by step. This in turn will lead to greater opportunities for the spiritual emancipation of human beings.
Finally, it should be remembered that economic democracy is essential not only for the economic liberation of human beinegs, but for the universal well-being of all - including plants and animals. Economic democracy will devise ways and means to effect the smooth progress of society by recognizing the unique value of both humans and non-humans alike.
Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar
