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“What are we doing when we brainwash children in schools to cut open their fellow animals? Are we dangerously desensitizing them? Some of the most warped and blunted people I know are those who have gone through training of this sorts.”

Quote by Richard D. Ryder

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Richard D. Ryder

Richard D. Ryder is a British writer known for his profound insights into animal rights. His works often explore the relationship between humans and animals, as well as the status of animals in human culture and society. more

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