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It’s almost impossible to avoid using all animal products; if you’re still causing animal suffering without realizing it, what’s the point?
What do you mean by “animal rights”?
How do I report animal cruelty?
Animals don’t reason, don’t understand rights, and don’t always respect our rights, so why should we apply our ideas of morality to them?
Animals are not as intelligent or advanced as humans.
If animal exploitation were wrong, it would be illegal.
What rights should animals have?
I’m interested in becoming more involved in the fight to end animal abuse, but I’m not sure where to start.
Why should we worry about animals when there are so many problems involving humans?
Most animals used for food, fur, or experiments are bred for that purpose.

Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights? Read more.

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