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The following editorial appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Wednesday, Dec. 18:
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For centuries, the male of the human species has turned to a variety of natural products to enhance his ability to er, um, perform.
The main problem with that isn't the products' dubious effectiveness. The problem is that animals from a lot of other species have been sacrificed just so Joe and the missus can try to get cozy on Saturday night.
We're talking about ground-up sea horses and green turtles. Essential bits of tigers and rhinos. And don't forget that ever-popular libido booster _ the male seal's member.
There's never been any good evidence the stuff works. Joe maybe thinks they work, which perhaps improves his mood, which may or may not do anything for the missus.
Then along comes a man-made product that really works _ Viagra _ and Joe (and the missus) are now all smiles. But the happiest of all? Lions and tigers and bears and seals, oh my. Suddenly, thanks to Viagra, humans are less interested in grinding ...