"Congress: No to Point, Click and Kill" - a story about a bill introduced to ban interent based hunting. I can't even believe that this exists and no less under the cover of letting the handicapped enjoy hunting. Perhaps we can teach animals to remotely drive SUVs into things? For a fascinating though long read into the mindset that makes things like this possible pick up Dominion: The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy by Matthew Scully. I read this when it came out. Here is what the editorial review on Amazon says:
This is one of the best books ever written on the subject of animal welfare. Scully, a journalist and former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, chooses to fight on his own ground, and he rightly argues that the important thing is not insisting upon equal "rights" for animals but in treating them with a modicum of respect and dignity. His book is as close as a philosophy can come to representing "animal rights" goals while not proclaiming animals to be equal in status to humans, as do classic works like Peter Singer's Animal Liberation. As a journalist, Scully personally investigated several major animal industries, including those of hunting, whaling, and factory farming. He asks penetrating questions and shows the logical and political inconsistencies used to defend cruel industries. Although some may balk at the author's sarcasm, it adds an emotional element to his unequaled depth of insight. Scully has a remarkable grasp of the issues and a unique perspective on our societal treatment of animals. Every library should purchase this book. Highly recommended.
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Andy Carvin on a different kind of citizen's media. If you visit the link also go to the blog's main page. It uses babblefish to translate hs blog into multiple languages.
