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Gauff, just 15, shocks 5-time champ Venus, 39, at Wimbledon

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Their view: The 2020 race is officially on

<p>Every year on the Fourth of July, Americans celebrate their independence from Colonial Britain. Many do so by dining on the slain bodies of factory-farmed animals who have never known freedom or had the opportunity to live out their lives free from deprivation and suffering.</p><p>In intensive agribusiness, animals live miserable lives to satisfy the tastes of flesh-eating consumers. As vegetarians, we object to the unnecessary killing of animals for food, but also to the modern methods of raising them by the thousands in huge confinement sheds.</p><p>A meat-centered diet contributes to world hunger because the feeding of protein crops to animals is an inefficient use of food resources. There are also the issues of deforestation, heavy water usage and soil erosion from water run off. Green house gases contribute greatly to climate change.</p><p>As Americans become more health conscious, many are taking the advice of contemporary medical professionals and holistic practitioners who advocate cessation of animal consumption. The vegan diet practice is increasing and vegan products and restaurants are becoming popular with consumers.</p><p>Humans can also become immune to antibiotics since the animals ingest them to combat the high stress factor of intensive confinement.</p><p>Eating barbecued animals on the Fourth of July violates the spirit of the holiday. Consider the many available and healthy alternatives. For further information contact goveg.com</p><p><strong>Patricia Marks</strong></p><p>Wilkes-Barre</p><style>
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Your view: Celebrate the Fourth of July humanly