ALL life forms have their own distinct value. Surrounded by modern culture and technology, we have become capable of casually inflicting damage on countless living things, often killing and causing great suffering in the process. Cruelty in all forms demean our dignity as human beings and it's to our shame we fail in our obligations.

Our claim to being civilised, educated and caring of our own destiny can only be achieved when we treat creatures with respect.

A tide of revulsion is being pushed by humane alternatives and a strong insight into our duties to not only animals, but the world around us.

SHEILA BRENNAN, Bombay Street, Blackburn.

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