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Club discusses issues about animal cruelty

I am writing to applaud Anne Spiro for her insightful August 27th commentary, “Fast food: the facts are foul.” In her piece, Spiro describes the current state of affairs regarding animal welfare in factory farms and pledges to cease supporting an industry that promotes animal cruelty as a business paradigm.

Most of us are vaguely aware that animals are mistreated but do not realize the extent of this oppression. As a result, even the most conscientious of us often forget the suffering of animals we mutilate without anesthesia, hold captive in cramped, windowless metal sheds and violently slaughter on dirty assembly lines.

Because this is an issue that affects us all, a group of concerned TCU students recently founded People for Animal Welfare, a club dedicated to discussing the ethical implications of animal mistreatment in major industries and encouraging people to make informed choices as consumers.

Specifically, we plan to host educational luncheons, distribute information about animal cruelty and raise money for animal shelters, humane societies and student scholarships. Our meetings are open to all who wish to attend — including those opposed to our view.

Despite the moral apathy that is supposedly permeating our culture and undermining social progress, people like Spiro are living proof that there is hope for change. By educating ourselves, transcending traditional values and becoming authentic and morally accountable people, we can help alter the path of modern agribusiness today. I hope that you all choose to help us as we work towards this goal.

— Jeff Sebo, junior philosophy and sociology major