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Default How cruel is leather?

On 12/27/2011 8:39 AM, Rupert wrote:
> On Dec 27, 4:02 pm, George > wrote:
>> On 12/27/2011 1:58 AM, Jahbulon wrote:
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>>> dh@. wrote :

>>
>>>> It's a byproduct so you should reassure him that no additional
>>>> livestock animals live and die because of leather,
>>>> or pet food.

>>
>>> Does leather only come from cows

>>
>> No.
>>
>>> and do they take it off cattle while the
>>> animals are alive?

>>
>> This simply is not a serious question.

>
> Why don't you just tell him: No, they don't.


I'm not willing to feed someone's stupidity and naiveté to the extent
you are.