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Pastimes : Let's Talk About Our Feelings!!!
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To: Grainne who wrote (94053)1/19/2005 4:59:16 PM
From: J. C. Dithers  Read Replies (1) of 108807
 
There is actually a connection between Darwinism and animal rights. Darwin's theory opened the door to the notion that since humans are the result of cosmic chance and random mutations, the behavior of any given human is solely the product of their particular genetic makeup (which is in turn purely an accident of nature).

Thus, we cannot hold any human responsible for their actions. We might collectively as a society make up rules or laws and enforce compliance for the common good, but outside of the law we have no right to pass judgments on what others do. So with the animals, you need to contrive some legal way to protect them. Given that so many disagree it seems an unlikely prospect.

Religion could really help you out here by giving you a moral ground to stand on. But I do realize that is not an option for you. Too bad. Too bad for the animals, too.
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