"Veganism acknowledges the intrinsic legitimacy of all life. It
recognizes no hierarchy of acceptable suffering among sentient
creatures. It is no more acceptable to kill creatures with primitive
nervous systems than those with highly developed nervous systems. The
value of life to its possessor is the same, whether it be the life of a
clam, a crayfish, a carp, a cow, a chicken, or a child."
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