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“Regarding factory-farmed animals We owe them a merciful death, and we owe them a merciful life. And when human beings cannot do something humanely, without degrading both the creatures and ourselves, then we should not do it at all.”

Quote by Matthew Scully

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Matthew Scully
Matthew Scully

Matthew Scully is an American author known for his contributions to political and religious writing. Born on March 20, 1959, he graduated from Princeton University and served as a speechwriter for President George W. Bush. Scully's work is noted for its insightful analysis and elegant prose, covering a range of topics from ethics to politics and religion. more

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