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My cats do exhibit human qualities. Now, I've invested thousands of hours learning their language and teaching them mine. I would say that they are about 2 years to 3 year old (in human equivalency - see, you win) and they are as important to me as any child would be.
This is good. I feel the same way about my parrot.
So, yes, I believe that animals, particularly the domestics (pets) have the same rights to protection as small children. Small children can't vote, drink or go outside unsupervised, but they do have the right to be fed, comforted, receive medical care as if they were human. If there is an active God (separate topic ;-), they are his creations also and have as much "soul" as we do.
Don''t you think that's a little hypocritical? Domestic food and farm animals because they are not fuzzy and cute get no consideration?
Well we were given dominion over the animals. This stewardship does not mean to abuse. I don't however believe they have souls. (Discussion for another time.)
That does not mean that I approve of this REGISTRY process. I do not approve.
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100% agree.
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