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“Religion, media and schools tell us to disregard animals, view them as commodities, property and resources, and convince us that animals cannot think clearly, nor act morally or altruistically, nor experience love and hatred, or kindness and terror, in the same way that we can.”

Quote by Gary Yourofsky

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Gary Yourofsky is a renowned animal rights activist known for his active participation and speeches in the animal rights movement, particularly his anti-fur speeches. Limited information is available, but his activities aim to raise public awareness of animal welfare issues. more

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