ABC Religion & Ethics
Rebecca Rozelle-Stone
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Wed 14 Apr 2021, 8:33am
Following French philosopher Simone Weil (1909–1943), rather than regarding moral fatigue as an enemy of attentiveness, what if we consider it as an assistant in our receptivity to the world? (Wikimedia Commons)
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As a trained philosopher and someone who was always suspicious of facile narratives and quick answers to nagging questions, one of my earliest lessons was that seeking truth compels me to go into uncomfortable mental and emotional, if not literal, spaces. Much as I would desire it, logical consistency, facts, and truth do not often conform to my preferences or to what is convenient for me. Genuine interest in truth necessitates a kind of vigilance to others and to the world in its complexity, and it requires that we attend to evidence, irregularities, nuance, and of course, the often brutal and terrifying events, injustices, and sufferings that comprise reality as we attempt to
Would You Trust a Veterinarian to Give You a Covid Vaccine?
You have to admit the post-vaccination selfies would be a lot cuter at a veterinary clinic.
Most pet owners treat their pets like humans and like they are part of the family. You want the best care for your furry companions. You put a lot of trust in your veterinarian. Would you trust them to give you your COVID-19 vaccination?
In several states, many people are getting vaccinated by vets.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, several veterinarians arrived at a vaccination site in Nevada where they were briefed and show how to properly administer the vaccine. The AVMA said that it was reported to them that veterinarians were helping in Connecticut, Colorado, Ohio and Nevada.
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Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Asian Americans have been historically underrepresented in the veterinary profession. In fact, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, these minority populations make up less than 13 percent of the 83,000 veterinarians in the US.
Aspiring vets, especially minorities, want to be able to see themselves in the profession through the faces of those who are already working in it. A lack of diversity in the profession also impacts the animals and pets being cared for. Many people from low-income areas may not have access to or can’t afford pet healthcare.
Acting on the need to make the profession a more inclusive and diverse field, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges announced plans last year to create a new commission addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the veterinary profession.
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