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Commentary
When Man Is the Basest Beast
by Scott Simon

Weekend Edition Saturday, July 21, 2007 · Allegations that NFL star Michael Vick took an active role in an illegal dogfighting ring — and video of severe treatment of ducks and geese in the foie gras industry — lead to a conclusion: It's hard to excuse cruelty by calling it a cultural trait.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12144965

A real good comment on the issue of animal cruelty by Scott Simon from National Public Radio