7. Summary of the article
This article was from debate.org, raising a
discussion on the question of whether or not
animals should have rights or not. The main
arguments on each side were that:
- Proposition: humans are animals; therefore
they should have rights
- Opposition: animals don’t contribute to
society
8. The author’s opinion
As this is a debate and discussion, there wasn’t
a concise opinion on the subject of animal
cruelty. However, there were more people that
supported the idea of animal rights than not.
(74% for - 26% against as of latest)
9. Arguments for and against
animal rights
We are humans = animals; just like
humans
Are living creatures; have feelings
and emotions; deserve to be treated
better
Have the right to be free from abuse
and oppression of humans
Sanctity of life
Have a need to be protected because
they can’t communicate - man’s
responsibility
Animals can’t defend their own freedom
Cannot distinguish between good and bad
How do we know what rights they want?
Would they appreciate them?
Animal rights = everyone becomes
vegetarian
The earth and food cycle are a survival
game
Animals make no contribution to society
Have not earned their rights
12. What is animal cruelty, and how
does it affect the rights of animals?
Animal cruelty means inflicting pain and
suffering towards any mammal, bird, reptile,
amphibian, fish or any other wild or term
animal. This is an offence under the prevention
of cruelty to animals ordinance Cap. 169.
13.
14. Ethical Farms
Ethical farms are farms which focus
on minimizing the discomfort that
animals go through in factory farms.
Ethical farms are free range, and
provide pain suppressors to lessen
the pain when the animals are
slaughtered.
These farms must be certified by
the ‘Certified Humane’ organization.
15. What is the difference, or is there?...
Animal cruelty/ dog fighting?
Animal cruelty/ bull fighting?
Animal cruelty/ cock fighting?
Animal cruelty/ puppy mills?
16. Dog fighting
Dogs are breed to live off of
violence, aggression and
hate. After being trained with
aggression, they are then put
against another dog in a pit,
this goes on until one dog is
severely injured or usually
dies.
17. Cockfighting
Those who usually are in charge of the cocks,
typically attach a razor to the left leg of both
cocks and allow them to fight until death.
21. Animal Cruelty vs Animal
Rights
Animal Cruelty
● Harming animals
● Abusing against
their will
Animal rights
● Free from
exploitation from
humans
● Have freedom in
life
Daniel: If all animals had complete freedom and rights, they everyone would have to become vegetarian. This is a major economical mistake as the meat industry is one of the largest in the world, many jobs will be lost, economic depression is a huge possibility.
Humans are also on the top of the food chain, we’ve been eating meat since the creation of the human. Going vegetarian may not be an option for a lot of people.
Animals do not contribute to society. The do not build facilities, they do not pay taxes, they have done nothing to work for their rights. Of course, rights are a fundamental right but someone who has worked hard all their life vs. someone living on welfare who does no work, they should not have equal amounts of freedom, the person who does no work has not earned their freedom.
