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Animals are nicer than humans and they're conscious beings. if you stick your grandmother in an oven, she will probably be tasty. but is that any reason to eat your grandmother?
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Animals Are Nicer Than Humans And They're

Steven Morrissey
Animals are nicer than humans and they're conscious beings. if you stick your grandmother in an oven, she will probably be tasty. but is that any reason to eat your grandmother?
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