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“There is, however, a moral basis for the vegetarian diet for which the indeterminate value of an animal's life takes on irrelevance. And that moral basis is a concern for the environment, a value as absolute as the value we all place on human life, since humanity will not survive for long on a poisoned planet. To be an environmentalist who happens to eat meat is like being a philanthropist who doesn't happen to give to charity.”

Quote by Howard Lyman

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Howard Lyman
Howard Lyman

Howard Lyman is an American farmer known for his advocacy of animal rights and opposition to industrial agriculture. Born on September 17, 1938, Lyman initially operated a traditional beef cattle farm before transforming into an advocate for sustainable agriculture and animal welfare. more

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