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Yorkiemom1 · 07-25-2014, 06:06 PM

[QUOTE=Maximo;4470399]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 "

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.[/QUOTE]

I stand shoulder to shoulder with you on this. We are continually petitioning for tougher, anti cruelty laws and ordinces, as well as MUCH stiffer penalties associated with laws already on the books, as well as mandatory enforcement of the laws....they make all these laws then no one enforces them, or gets serious about penalties/punishment for people guilty of cruelty or abuse against animals. I think considering animals as property is ludicrous. This attitude / position must be re-evaluated.

07-25-2014, 06:06 PM	#46
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	[QUOTE=Maximo;4470399]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 " 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.[/QUOTE] I stand shoulder to shoulder with you on this. We are continually petitioning for tougher, anti cruelty laws and ordinces, as well as MUCH stiffer penalties associated with laws already on the books, as well as mandatory enforcement of the laws....they make all these laws then no one enforces them, or gets serious about penalties/punishment for people guilty of cruelty or abuse against animals. I think considering animals as property is ludicrous. This attitude / position must be re-evaluated.