Fur Clothing Bans

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Introduction
Pros
- Pro 1: Raising animals for fur is inhumane.
- Pro 2: The fur industry contributes to the destruction of the environment.
- Pro 3: Banning fur clothing, real or fake, will help legitimize humane fashion alternatives.
Cons
- Con 1: Animals raised for fur are treated humanely.
- Con 2: Fur alternatives are bad for the environment, while a humane fur industry is sustainable.
- Con 3: Consumers are opting for non-fur alternatives without bans, which harm related industries in Indigenous communities and the developing world.
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