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“This is historically what happens whenever revolutionaries begin to take the oppression and suffering of their fellow beings seriously, whether human or nonhuman. It's regrettable that certain scientists are willing to put their families at risk by choosing to do wasteful animal experiments in this day and age.”

Quote by Jerry Vlasak

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Jerry Vlasak, born in 1958, is an active social activist known for his involvement in human rights, peace, and anti-war movements. more

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