Don’t keep swinging those chickens

How wonderful to read an articulate piece supporting the protests against using chickens in kaporot (“Chickening out,” Sept. 21). We live in the 21st century and understand that chickens, as well as all other species, have feelings and thoughts, like we do. All the great spiritual teachers have taught that compassion is the highest human value. Imagine what a wonderful world we’d have if everyone were compassionate and empathetic to all creatures, including all humans.

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