[ladyinred]

I don't know if you are being sarcastic or not, but I sure do think it is cruel too! In fact, I am really sorry I read this article as it is upsetting!

[cibco]

"The crates cause them to suffer from crippling foot and joint disorders, and to experience chronic stress, depression and other psychological disorders throughout their four-month pregnancy, according to advocates."

This is the part where the article lost it. These advocates show a lack of knowledge about pigs. They need to spend a few years around pigs and get an understanding of how they live.

On the upside... it might be a good idea to get a degree in Hog Psychology now. I'm sure that is in the future agenda.