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0 pointsrefurb7y ago0 comments

the idea that one treat living, sentient beings to be owned and treated as property

That's exactly how the law treats animals. They are property of their owner.

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Given the history of the U. S. with regards to the ownership of living beings, I'm sure you'll understand if an appeal to the law doesn't get you very far with me.

refurbOP7y ago

Until animals can represent themselves in a court, they’ll need to rely on owners to defend their rights.

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0 pointsrefurb7y ago0 comments

the idea that one treat living, sentient beings to be owned and treated as property

That's exactly how the law treats animals. They are property of their owner.

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mikestew7y ago

Given the history of the U. S. with regards to the ownership of living beings, I'm sure you'll understand if an appeal to the law doesn't get you very far with me.

refurbOP7y ago

Until animals can represent themselves in a court, they’ll need to rely on owners to defend their rights.

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