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Speciesism is morally objectionable because, like racism, sexism, and heterosexism, it links personhood with an irrelevant criterion. Those who reject speciesism are committed to rejecting racism, sexism, heterosexism, and other forms of discrimination as well.

Gary L. Francione

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Gary L. Francione
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: May 24
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New York
United States
Gary Lawrence Francione
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