The shifting patterns of EnglishThere are few more thrilling encounters than a red-blooded spat between vegans and carnivores, rich as it will be in anthropomorphism, compassion, welfare, health concerns, wellbeing and a generous leavening of bile.Last week was no exception. A resumé. Priestlands school in Lymington, Hampshire, runs a pig-rearing programme and allowed four female piglets that were destined for the abattoir next month to be cared for by pupils. A newly vegan parent disliked the scheme and started a petition against it, which has had more than 50,000 signatories. Chris Willsher, the school’s executive head, decided to return the piglets to the farm from which they were borrowed. In a statement, he said: “We will consult the school community, send a letter to all parents and give them an opportunity to have a say…” Continue reading…
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