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"I want to influence the spread of veganism worldwide & see the abolition of ALL animal exploitation."
Toronto, ON, Canada
male, age 66
single
Speaks: English
Joined Nov 9, 2005
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Do you *really* love animals?
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ATTENTION FRIENDS AND OTHER VISITORS: IF YOU CARE ABOUT ANIMALS, OR EVEN IF YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT ANIMALS, BUT YOU CARE ABOUT JUSTICE, THEN I CANNOT RECOMMEND STRONGLY ENOUGH THAT YOU READ THIS SHORT BOOK: http://www.eatlikeyoucarebook.com IT IS AN EASY READ AND POSITIVELY EYE OPENING. I CAN ALMOST GUARANTEE IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE, BUT IT WILL CERTAINLY MAKE YOU RE-THINK HOW YOU VIEW ANIMALS.
All animal use is immoral because it represents a speciesist mindset. It causes unimaginable misery, produces Earth's worst pollution, destroys natural habitat, and is bad for our health. If we claim to "love" animals and yet eat, wear or use them or their secretions, we are morally conflicted and need to ask ourselves why we are not living our *values*. Even the purchase and breeding of "companion animals" is problematic in that it perpetuates exploitation. We still have an obligation, however, to adopt and take care of those homeless millions in shelters but without encouraging more.
BOTTOM LINE: If we hope to end animal suffering, we must all embrace the principles of veganism—reject violence, exploitation and injustice in our lives including in what we eat, wear and use—and then most importantly, educate others in Abolitionist veganism according to Professor Francione's Six Principles of Abolitionist Approach to Animal Rights. This is the only action we need take to truly dry up demand for all animal use.
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| Joined |
Nov 9, 2005 |
Activist Aspirations |
undeclared |
| Here for |
Meeting Friends, Professional Connections, Support a Cause |
| Group Host of |
none yet |
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* ~ 5. A Haven For My Friends ~ In Memory & Honor of Agnes Corbett, A Dog-Gone Good Natural Pets Group, ANIMCORD: Would you like to save abandoned animals?, ANTI-FUR SOCIETY, Abolish Animal Abuse, Acoustic Coffee House, All Natural HealthWorks!, Animal Action Group-writing letters to help animals worldwide., Animal Education and Petitions, Animal Petitions, Animal Rights Activists Support, Animal Rights vs. Animal Welfare, Animal Wellness and Holistic Guidance for Animal Companions, Animal rights more »
Ask the Vet Techs, BOYCOTT JAPAN, Between the Worlds, CANADIANS PROACTIVE & GLOBAL CITIZENS, Canadians, Care2 FAQ, Care2 Feedback and Suggestions, Care2Guru, Cat Lovers, Defenders of Wildlife, Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund - Electing Pro-Wildlife Leaders, Demanding Tougher Penalties for Animal Abuse!, Earth College, Elephant Lovers, FEMALE ARTISTS - CREATIVE WOMEN, Fight For Tougher Laws In MS, Fight For Buddy's Law, HELP END BEAR BILE FARMS, HSUS-The Humane Society of the United States, Healthy Cooking, Hippie Pride, How far would you go for...?, Human Rights Watch, Jane Goodall Institute: Race for the Primates, Little Seniors Last Hope Rescue, Make A Difference - Smile..., Marine Biology: Life in the Ocean, Marine Mammal Rescue Group, NATURE PROVIDES, National Audubon Society, Nature Lovers, Nature and Wildlife, PEOPLE FOR ANIMALS HARYANA, PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, PRRA - People for the Rights and Respect of Animals, People against bullfighting, Petitions Welcome, Pets in Need, Pinnipeds, Prepare to Unlock Reality (UR), REVOLUTION, Race for the Big Cats, Race for the Rainforest, Standing Up For Animal Rights, Supporters of Winging Cat Rescue, Tell Turkey to care for its stray animals, The New World Order, The Value of a River, Tree-Nation, Treehuggers, Until they are Safe - People Against Horse Slaughter, Vegan, VoiceforSeals, Whale Call Cafe, What we can do to stop Global Warming, Who loves ducks?, World Wide - Legal Action 4 Animal Rights, antispeciesism, rAw vEgAn
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| Hometown |
Toronto, ON, Canada |
| Homepage |
http://www.facebook.com/coolwater4animals
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| Birthday |
June 23, 1951 |
| Languages |
English
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| About Me |
To learn more about me follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coolwater4animals |
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Introduce yourself to Jeffrey |
| Lifestyle
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| Pets |
Peter (August 2007 - ),
Micheal (Apr 1995 - Jan 2011),
Jennie (Apr 1995 - Feb 2013)
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| Activist Aspirations |
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| Political Leaning |
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| Religions |
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| Eating Habits |
Vegan
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| Wild Fact About Me |
While in high school, I worked as an usher for the entire 3 year initial reserved-seat release of 2001: A Space Odyssey in 70 mm, 180º Cinerama starting 1968. |
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| What Gives Me Hope |
That Veganism is more common every day. |
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| What/who changed my life and why |
This 60 minute interview from November, 2006 - https://db.tt/70lP0pJq because it woke me up to the injustice of animal use, no matter how "humane". |
| What Bugs Me |
Animal lovers who are not vegan
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| Passions |
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| Inspirations |
Professor Gary L. Francione
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| What Scares Me |
New Animal Welfarism
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| Favorites
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| Quotation |
"Being vegan is easy. Are there social pressures that encourage you to continue to eat, wear, and use animal products? Of course there are. But in a patriarchal, racist, homophobic, and ableist society, there are social pressures to participate and engage in sexism, racism, homophobia, and ableism. At some point, you have to decide who you are and what matters morally to you. And once you decide that you regard victimizing vulnerable nonhumans is not morally acceptable, it is easy to go and stay vegan." — Professor Gary L. Francione |
| Interests |
Computers and Podcasting
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| Books |
Animal Rights: The Abolitionist Approach,
Eat Like You Care,
Introduction to Animal Rights/Francione,
Rain Without Thunder by Gary Francione,
Vegan Freak,
Eternal Treblinka
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| Music |
Classical,
contemporary jazz,
Big Band,
some pop
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| Favorite Foods |
all vegan,
East Indian,
Chinese,
Middle Eastern,
Mexican,
Italian
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Wishing You The Best Birthday Ever. May All Your Dreams Come True. GOD Bless You Today, Tomorrow, and Forever!!!!
And may all you dearest wishes come true 
Love, light and peace to you Jeffrey! 
Lory
