Do animals deserve the same rights as humans?

[Monica]

Do animals deserve the same rights as humans?

Think about the pros and cons.

 

[steel bat]

Should a squirrel have equal rights to a council house, a job, a vote in the next election?

I don't think so.

But I do believe that animals should not be treated with cruelty.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Should a squirrel have equal rights to a council house, a job, a vote in the next election?

I don't think so.

But I do believe that animals should not be treated with cruelty.

I agree. Some people take it too far with animal rights activism. I want animals to be treated humanely but they’re not people.

 

[Ravenfreak]

I want animals not to be tested on, and there needs to be laws when it comes to the neglect of certain animals for example rabbits. (Domesticated ones, here in my state they're not protected so breeders are able to do as they please with them.) I also think cats shouldn't be declawed, and it should be banned everywhere. I like animals more than humans honestly...

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

I like animals more than humans honestly...

Until one eats you! Just kidding.

 

[MamaFrankie]

Yes.

 

[Smiley]

With rights come responsibilities. Can animals handle them?

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

With rights come responsibilities. Can animals handle them?

Good question!

 

[MrDawn]

I agree. Some people take it too far with animal rights activism. I want animals to be treated humanely but they’re not people.

If we gave animals the same rights as humans, a lot of people would be going to prison over bullshit.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

If we gave animals the same rights as humans, a lot of people would be going to prison over bullshit.

Everyone who eats a cheeseburger is an accomplice to murder.

 

[MrDawn]

Everyone who eats a cheeseburger is an accomplice to murder.

Yes. Passing a law like that would severely fuck the food industry and the economy as we know it. Just think about it. Billions of dollars flushed down the toilet.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Yes. Passing a law like that would severely fuck the food industry and the economy as we know it. Just think about it. Billions of dollars flushed down the toilet.

Well good thing it will never happen

 

[chrisg2010]

Do they need to have the same rights as humans? No. But do they deserve to be tortured? No.

Cows are tortured in the slaughterhouses. Chickens are cooped up in cages so small and nasty they cannot turn around in. Pigs are tortured in the slaughterhouses and in pins they can't turn around in. This is what I refer to. It should be against the law how they are treated during their last days/hours.

 

[Doc Nova]

Yes and no. I'm not saying animals need voting rights, but someone should not be allowed to abuse and/or kill an animal and get a slap on the wrist.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Cows are tortured in the slaughterhouses. Chickens are cooped up in cages so small and nasty they cannot turn around in. Pigs are tortured in the slaughterhouses and in pins they can't turn around in. This is what I refer to. It should be against the law how they are treated during their last days/hours.

Yeah its sad how livestock (meant for food) is housed. Seen some very disturbing documentaries.

 

[sunflowerlover]

Yes definitely

 

[Dazzal]

Animals are not human which is correct, but they still deserve our respect. They have feelings and fears like we do.

 

[Smiley]

Do they dread going to work tomorrow?

 

[Dazzal]

Do they dread going to work tomorrow?

Herding dogs love to work, so it's not a dread.

 

[Smiley]

Until they form a union.