Becoming a vegan is a sure way of completely avoiding participation in…

Peter Singer
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Becoming a vegan is a sure way of completely avoiding participation in the abuse of farmed animals. Vegans are a living demonstration of the fact that we do not need to exploit animals for food. ✨ Peter Singer, Jim Mason (2007). The Ethics of What We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter, Rodale Books
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Becoming a vegan is a sure way of completely avoiding participation in the abuse of farmed animals. Vegans are a living demonstration of the fact that we do not need to exploit animals for food. ✨ Peter Singer, Jim Mason (2007). The Ethics of What We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter, Rodale Books

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