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Of Chicken Slaughter and NSA Wiretaps: Do We Really Want to Know?

Originally Published in Ovi Magazine—November 8, 2013

The Washington Post reported on October 29, 2013 about the inhumane treatment of poultry on the processing line. Normally, the heads of birds are electrocuted first, and then their necks are cut, followed by scalding water and de-feathering process. However, one percent of the time this goes amiss, and these birds survive until they enter the boiling water Almost a million chicken a year are alive when dunked into scalding water.

Clearly, this article appeals to the emotions of the Post’s readers. Some believe this inappropriate ...