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Is It Right To Cage Birds?

Most species of birds are meant to fly. Is it ethically all right to cage an animal meant to fly?  Doesn't such an animal endure hideous frustration?

Pigeon: Everyday Beauty

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Hallelujah, I'm a Bum - Reagan & Gilder

Does Hallelujah, I’m a Bum prefigure the beliefs of Ronald Reagan and George Gilder? By Denise Noe Released in 1933 and directed by Lewis Milestone, Hallelujah I’m a Bum is a well-crafted musical comedy set in the time period in which it was made. The legendary Al Jolson plays a happy-go-lucky hobo named Bumper living with a bunch of hobos in New York City’s Central Park. Bumper has been nicknamed the Mayor of Central Park by his fellow homeless. He appears content to go around in ragged and soiled clothes while leading an aimless life of casual adventuring. Bumper has made the acquaintance of New York City’s Mayor John Hastings (Frank Morgan), who likes the shiftless hobo but believes he needs reforming, i.e. ought to get a job and live like ordinary folks with a roof over his head and clean clothing. However, Bumper prefers the life he already has. Enter June Marcher (Madge Evans). Pretty, sweet, lithe, charming June. Bumper is smitten and determines to become a man wh...