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On the recordSeptember 16, 2015
There was more outrage over the treatment of downed cows than we have of treatment of downed kids, babies.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus highlights perceived double standards in public outrage regarding animal versus human treatment.

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