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“Being vegan is not just a matter of being 'kind' to animals. First and foremost, it is a matter of being just and observing our moral obligation to not treat other sentient beings as things.”

Quote by Gary L. Francione

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Gary L. Francione

Gary L. Francione is a renowned animal rights activist and scholar, known for his contributions to the fields of animal rights law and ethics. He is a professor at the Rutgers University School of Law and the founder of the Animal Rights Law Center. Professor Francione is an advocate for the animal liberation theory, which argues for the liberation of all animals and their moral rights. more

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