[Pacific Views] This virus is in a position to threaten the lives of millions around the globe, and to wreak havoc on the security of our food supply. Even if it doesn't mutate into a human-compatible strain anytime soon, how well does anyone think our factory-farmed chickens, cramped into their own filth like so many boxes of frozen chicken nuggets in storage, will survive a bird disease pandemic?
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[Jewishveg.blogspot.com] Jewish Vegetarians of North America Newsletter: It is easy to throw stones at those doing the dirty work for society, but euthanasia is a necessary evil until the massive animal overpopulation problem can be solved. We invite anyone who can offer a home to any animal, pay for one or a hundred spay/neuter surgeries, or persuade others not to go to a pet shop or breeder, to please join us in doing these things.
[Signs-of-the-times.org] Signs of the Times - 2005-05-30: The H5N1 is the most lethal one. Official reports had talked about just 178 birds, all of them geese, perishing in Qinghai .
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