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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  Can't remember all the details, but this isn't necessarily a good thing for pet lovers. They say vet and grooming cost could go through the roof because of the much more expensive insurance coverage they would need. There would be other things this would impact, so don’t be too quick to decide, until you learn exactly what this would mean. Personally, I believe Joey has a soul, but I don't know if I want that written into law. Some say, we wouldn't even be allowed to own them anymore, it would be seen as slavery. |
That has long been an argument between Tom Regan's Animal Rights movement and Peter Singer's more utilitarian approach to animal ethics. I tend to agree with Singer as he believes animals should have equal consideration as opposed to equal rights. THere is a big difference as one speaks to welfare and the other to rights. I have been studying this in great detail as my artwork and graduate school work deals with animal studies...... I am considering getting my phd in animal studies/art. I will keep an eye on this as it proceeds through the courts but it is unlikely that a judge will rule in favor of the dog. It has encouraged conversation which is always valuable and something I aim for in my artwork.