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If we can live and prosper without killing, why would we not do so? I do not see veganism as 'extreme' in any way. I see killing for no reason as extreme in every way.
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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