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Marilyn Lindblad writes from the west coast of the United States, where she lives with her husband and dog. A lawyer by trade, she enjoys playing golf and gardening, and writing. Readers should not consider the information in her articles as legal or tax advice. Consult a lawyer if you think you may need specific information about a legal issue.

Briefly me

My passion is ...

reading. I'm always reading a book for my book club and a book for myself.

Why I write ...

I can't stop myself.

My first job ...

caretaker to an elderly lady who had led a fascinating life and remembered every moment of it.

My inspiration ...

humankind.

Featured article by Marilyn Lindblad

Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Is eating meat wrong?: 8 of 14

Is eating meat wrong? In a word, yes. When human beings can derive all the nutrients that meat offers from plant-based sources, there is no reason why another living being should lose its life just because a human likes the taste of its flesh. Humans: carnivores or herbivores? Many meat-eaters cite primitive humans' reliance on meat and the presence of thumbs on human hands and so-called "canine teeth" in the human mouth as evidence that humans are omnivorous beings who must eat meat to survive. Yes, primitive man hunted animals, killed them, ate them and used their hides, hooves and bones...
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