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language and terminology

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Bestiality. Even the word itself is a taboo! Most people think bestiality is some rare perversion in the darkest corners of the Internet. But what if bestiality is actually a part of your everyday life?

Sex With Animals: The Blurred Lines of Bestiality

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What violent and offensive things are you saying every day without knowing it? With all the "Politically Correct" terminology out there, one group remains regularly slandered, victimized and devalued in our every day speech.

Why You’re Offensive & Don’t Know It

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Are You Advocating Cruelty? | Truth in Vegan Outreach (Speech)

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