Isn’t there a middle ground between saying animals have some rights and deciding they are people?
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An animal rights group seeking legal personhood for chimpanzees will not be getting a hearing in the highest court in New York State.
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An animal rights group seeking legal personhood for chimpanzees will not be getting a hearing in the highest court in New York State.
Isn’t there a middle ground between saying animals have some rights and deciding they are people?
I agree. To me it is a confusing argument and I wonder where a line could be drawn if this argument is made. I assume it is being made because it seems like a way to get some foothold legally.