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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1  You would need look into who produced this documentary to understand where it is coming from. I make no assumptions about anything, as that makes an "a$$ -of-u-and-me", but the word "specieism" is a movement....it has a definitive connotation...it is a theory, it has nothing to do with animal welfare, it is all about promoting animal rights. Research it so you dont have to assume anything....it is clear as a bell, they are proud of their movement, and it is for everyone to know what it is all about and make their own choice. I think it is safe to say we are all proponents of animal welfare......but there is a huge difference in animal welfare and animal rights. Research it so you are not swayed by my perception or beliefs, or dodging my perceived boogymen behind every tree, but from your own conclusions based on what YOU believe and thinkm and based on more than one sweet documentary..... The irony is, with all this discussion, this documentary will probably get viewed more than it would have otherwise! And that is a good thing.....knowledge is power! And look! We are having a great discussion with no hollering or name calling or accusations! |
The word speciesism may have origins with an individual and group with certain beliefs and goals . . . but it is also a simple word in the dictionary with the definition: "1. prejudice or discrimination based on
species;
especially : discrimination against animals. 2. the assumption of human superiority on which speciesism is based "
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Originally Posted by ladyjane I realize it would open a can of worms so to speak, but I long for the day that animals have rights. Until then people will do with them as they will and I am disgusted by what I see. |
It would open a can of worms to have 'rights.' Would tougher anti-cruelty laws and ordinances achieve the same thing?
Also related -- I hate laws that consider pets as 'property' with value of only the purchase price.