What are the reasons why animal rights are important?

For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights? In his book Animal Liberation, Peter Singer states that the basic principle of equality does not require equal or identical treatment; it requires equal consideration. This is an important distinction when talking about animal rights. read more

In his book Animal Liberation, Peter Singer states that the basic principle of equality does not require equal or identical treatment; it requires equal consideration. This is an important distinction when talking about animal rights. read more

We do NOT have that right. They should be respected and cared for, not harmed. They depend on us and I feel we should help them. Ask yourself, why are children’s rights important. For the same reason, they need our help and protection from abuse, just as animals do. read more

Many animal welfare proponents call themselves animal rights advocates because that term seems to represent what they believe, but animal welfare and animal rights are based in entirely different beliefs and use different tactics to achieve their goals. read more