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Of mice and men.

May 13, 2009
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Traditionally, animals have not been thought of in terms of emotion or morals, more in terms of instinctive self preservation and gratification.  However, a review of Wild Justice by Marc Bekoff and Jessica Pierce explores the complex world of emotional and moral intelligence in animals
Apparently, animals exhibit behaviours such as: fairness; compassion; empathy; trust; a [...]

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‘Snub’ nosed bullets for the Gurkhas.

May 10, 2009
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This morning as the Telegraph tumbrils continue their relentless journey towards Canary Wharf, exposing the mighty to the condemnation and indignation of we peasants, my eyes lit upon one particular carriage.
Can there be any more deserving passengers in this week of the Gurkhas’ rejection than that of those insatiate monsters, Sinn Fein MPs [...]

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