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Probably everything we do is a publicity stunt ... we are not here to gather members, to please, to placate, to make friends. We're here to hold the radical line.

Ingrid Newkirk

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Ingrid Newkirk
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: June 11
Activist
Animal Rights Advocate
Film Director
Ingrid Elizabeth Newkirk
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The extinction of Homo Sapiens would mean survival for millions, if not billions, of Earth-dwelling species. Phasing out the human race will solve every problem on Earth - social and environmental.
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Medical research is immoral even it it's essential.
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Cows are gentle, interesting animals.
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Every time we consume meat, eggs or dairy foods, we contribute to ecological devastation and the wasteful misuse of resources on a global scale.
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By adopting a wonderful mutt, you'll save a life and help reduce animal homelessness while also boosting your chances of a more robust new furry friend, as mixed-breed dogs have demonstrated better health and longer life spans than their purebred cousins.
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Even painless research is fascism, supremacism...
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Pet ownership is slavery. Animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or be entertained by.
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I know it's illegal [trespassing], but I don't think it's wrong.
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Cheap meat is the problem. The answer is to replace meat recipes with vegan meals.
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We’re looking for good lawsuits that will establish the interests of animals as a legitimate area of concern in law.
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