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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004  Supporters of animal rights believe that animals have an inherent worth—a value completely separate from their usefulness to humans. We believe that every creature with a will to live has a right to live free from pain and suffering. |
That is a very
general statement--without going any further, I don't think there would be many reasonable people who would disagree with it. It is when you further disect what it means and who is interpreting it that causes the differences of opinion.
I.e. What is considered "pain and suffering?" What to you consider as "usefulness?" How do you determine an animal's "value?" What is defined as an "animal's will to live?"
So does the statement alone as it stands make sense? Yes. Do we all agree with that? Yes. Does that mean that that we feel it means the same as PETA? NO, not neccessarily.