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Theseus-Paradox t1_itw289y wrote

Reply to comment by Dreadedtrash in Soon to be furbidden: Cambridge adopts ordinance banning fur sales by bostondotcom

I think leather is ok because the other parts of the cow are used in other processes, where as fur is typically harvested and the carcass is throw out, not being utilized in any way.

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cassandracurse t1_itxiui3 wrote

Yes, the beef industry drives the leather industry. If no one ate meat, then leather would be much less available and very expensive.

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