Commentary #1: Vegetarianism as a “Gateway” to Veganism?

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http://https://youtu.be/TbfC4IpFf4Q
In this first Commentary, Prof. Gary L. Francione discusses whether we should promote vegetarianism as a “gateway” to veganism.
His response:
“I conclude that the answer is ‘no.’
The bottom line: if you are a vegetarian, you are still complicit in animal suffering; you are still complicit in animal killing.
If you regard animals as nonhuman moral persons, why would you be complicit in animal suffering and death?
I hope that you find this Commentary and our future efforts useful for your thinking about animal ethics.”

~ Gary L. Francione

Commentary #2: “Pets”

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http://https://youtu.be/T2jvFr6gf4Q
In this second Abolitionist Approach Commentary, Prof. Francione explores the issue of “pets,” and addresses the following question:
Does the institution of pet ownership violate animals’ basic right not to be regarded as things?
This question is also found in the Appendix of Introduction to Animal Rights: Your Child or the Dog?

Commentary #4: Follow up to “Pets” Commentary: Non-Vegan Cats

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http://https://youtu.be/J1BUcqZVCZo
In this Commentary, Prof. Gary L. Francione discusses the issue of non-vegan cats. He maintains that many cats can live healthy lives on a vegan diet. However, he addresses the question: what if there are cats who absolutely need to consume animal products?

Commentary #5: On Violence

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http://https://youtu.be/A8_3reWxXA4
In this Commentary, Prof. Gary L. Francione discusses the issue of violence. He regards violence as inherently immoral and has discussed that issue often, including in the following essays:
http://www.abolitionistapproach.com/a…
http://www.abolitionistapproach.com/m…

Commentary #7: An Up-Close and Personal Encounter with Moral Schizophrenia

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http://https://youtu.be/CY9tYl5S-g0
Prof. Gary L. Francione refers to the delusional and confused way in which we think about animals from a moral and social standpoint as “moral schizophrenia.”
In this Commentary, he describes and discusses a situation that exemplifies moral schizophrenia, which involved dealing with a deer who had been hit by a car and the hunters who stopped to help the deer.