Never the same way Twice

Let’s use the dictionary real quick, folks.

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animal: 

ani¦mal; /ˈanɪm(ə)l/

- A living organism which feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli. 

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cruelty: 

cru·el·ties; (kro͞o′əl-tē) 

- deliberate infliction of pain or suffering 

- the quality or characteristic of being cruel 

- a cruel action 

- law conduct that causes danger to life or limb or a threat to bodily or mental health, on proof of which a decree of divorce may be granted

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speciesism: 

(/ˈspiːʃiːˌzɪzəm/)

- involves the assignment of different values, rights, or special consideration to individuals solely on the basis of their species membership

- intolerance or discrimination on the basis of species, especially as manifested by cruelty to or exploitation of animals by humans.

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Examples: 

- eating pork/bacon while finding dog meat gross and cruel (although dogs and pigs feel the exact same pain, love and have similar intelligence and behavior) 

- being against wearing fur while wearing leather 

- drinking breast milk from cows and knowing about the slaughter of baby calves in the veal and diary industry but being upset about someone killing a puppy 

- killing/torturing/using/eating animals for own pleasure with it being known that humans can live perfectly fine (and healthier) without eating/using any animal products

- ”bacon lol”

- “vegans feel so superior because they care about ALL animals omg!”

-> Also: Reblogging a post and speaking up against common PET cruelty but not speaking up or even speaking against ANIMAL cruelty. 

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