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a genuine movement of increased awareness and increased concern for animals that is occurring in many countries,” he said. “There are even signs of great ape movements in countries that have not traditionally shown concern for animals.” Singer, who wrote the 1975 book Animal Liberation, a rallying cry for rights and protection for animals, said that the animal rights movement has shifted away from the image of protestors splattering blood on fur coats or disrupting animal laboratories, and into the political realm. He is, therefore, pleased with California’s Proposition 2, which establishes that farm animals are entitled to sufficient room for roaming. “I think that [passing this referendum] shows is that the American public as a whole is supportive of at least getting rid of the worst forms of factory farming,” Singer said. “I think that’s where by far the largest amount of human inflicted animal suffering is.” He also added that he believes the ball is rolling on animal rights much faster than expected, pointing out that more Californians voted for Proposition 2 than voted for Barack Obama, who is very popular in the state, to become president.