AR-News: (FL - US) Letters to the Editor on Jennifer Smith and Miss Piggy

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6/14: Letters to the Editor


Posted June 14, 2004 

  
With compassion

Thank you, Orlando Sentinel, for printing the June 8 article "Pig bound for slaughter wins heart, then freedom." Jennifer Smith is like a breath of fresh air in a world that can be extremely cruel and heartless. With such a compassionate attitude, she will go far in life and make this world a better place for all of us.

My only wish is that I could give Miss Piggy a great big hug and kiss. May she live a long, happy life at the sanctuary.

Sherrill Durbin

Mounds, Okla.
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Uplifting story

As a tourist who just returned from Orlando recently, I want to thank the paper for including in its June 8 edition the uplifting story about Jennifer Smith and her beloved pig. I was thrilled to read that Jennifer made the connection between eating bacon and petting her pig.

As one who cares for pigs and other farm animals, I know that there are many ways to enjoy their affections. Pigs are no different than dogs -- except for maybe their intelligence.

Mary Palisi

Florence, Mass.
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Spread change

Thank you for interesting details about the pig named Miss Piggy and the thoughtful student who gave her a good life at a sanctuary rather than a dismal end at a slaughterhouse ("Pig bound for slaughter wins heart, then freedom," June 8).

Having advocated for animals full time these past 15 years after working as a teacher for many years, I'm concerned about the emotional and spiritual well-being of teenagers who ridiculed the animal's rescuer for her compassion. Is the obsolete notion that animals exist to be killed and eaten by human beings part of their formal education? Widening the circle of compassion is the way to go and is consistent with all traditional belief systems. It should be part of every curriculum.

At www.RPAforAll.org, we explain why universities must stop teaching animal agriculture. We know that crucial change for the better will spread to high schools. Meanwhile, as at least one 16-year-old in Miami now knows, no one needs to eat bacon.

David Cantor

Executive Director