Do animals deserve legal protections?

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Nik1hil · Accepted Answer

No, "Deserve" probably Not!..

Because this would Imply we protect them from each other too.. that Directly interference with nature.

"Protection Against Humans" is a Viable option, but only in Wildlife centuries and wildlife reserves..

Technically they don't "DESERVE" It but they "Require" . Deserve means they have proven Valuable in some way. "Require" means they are facing threat of Elimination due to growing and Blooming human civilization. And we Have outclassed all Species on this planet..

So yes, No Animal shouldn't have to compete with humans...

And NO protection in Humans Civilization, to no Animal of any kind. Human's first..

In wildlife reserves - Animals First.

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

Animals deserve to be protected from mistreatment or abuse. They do not deserve all of the protections that are afforded to humans.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

What kind of protections are we talking? Also what kind of animals, livestock? Domesticated pets? Wildlife? There already are some protections in place; granted it may be based on location and they’re not perfect. They do deserve to be protected from abuse and mistreatment. I know there are loads of laws with wildlife and hunting wildlife; some are unspoken and just generally followed for ethics. But they don’t need the same rights and protections humans have

KittygosMeoWW · Accepted Answer

Absolutely!!! Animal abuse, neglect, and endangerment should have serious consequences

jshm2 · Answer

No.  But providing services for animals requires there be a legal avenue to cover eventualites. Otherwise what else other than "woof" is a dog going to say in court?

Maybe_Maybe_not · Answer

There is a simple moral basis to support that: their abilities to suffer, physically and mentally. Since they can be harmed, it is morally logical to protect them from... Mostly us, in fact lol

CupcakeTheDestroyer · Answer

To the degree that killing one without any medical euthanization advisement would be a crime? Yeah. Otherwise, no. I don’t think your dog needs the legal right to do certain things.

purplepoppy · Answer

Its not a case of deserve it's what a civilised society expects.

molonski2 · Answer

Yes , probably Cows , Lambs and Chickens need the most protection , not so many dogs/ cats on the BBQ just yet.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes. They should have the same freedoms and protections of those in the LGBTQ. Love is love and smme of us love dogs.

dreamstar72 · Answer

If a babies get legal protection then dogs or cats should get the same rights.

SugarSugarplum · Answer

If animals had rights, you'd have to arrest a lion for eating a gazelle.

NathanDavis · Answer

yes, and that's why they do have legal protections, and rights... as well

abc3643 · Answer

More than Republicans do. Animals are innocent. Republicans, less so.

Dammittu · Answer

You're God damm mother fucking right they do. If the world was full of scumbags this wouldn't even be an issue. Harm an animal or a child and it should result in a painful execution it's that simple

LiamJHayden · Answer

Some do. Pets, endangered. And while I have no problem offing a predator that is threatening one's home or pets or livestock, there is no reason to torture them.

Pterodon · Answer

They have them. Cruelty to animals is a crime then there are game laws

RavVid · Answer

There are protections against animal cruelty

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

OBVIOUSLY YES I can't STAND SEEING ANIMALS MISTREATED

Tomisworthless · Answer

Yes, but we shouldn't value animal life over human life. Homelessness is still problematic

missindiana93 · Answer

Awe of course. Just like children should.

Cutegirl06 · Answer

Yes of course they do!!

alice55 · Answer

of course they do

CandiKrunch · Answer

That would be tricky.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Yes. Animals are people, too!

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Yes, they sure do

DrPepper12 · Answer

Yes but humans are more worthy. Don't @ me!

avery58 · Answer

Of course they do..

DaBiggestBird · Answer

Yes. We all bleed red, don’t we?

Straight2thepoint · Answer

All animals yeah why not.

Iron_Man · Answer

oh yes, of course they deserve protection.

Sevenpointfive · Answer

yes. be kind to your animals

RedInnocent69 · Answer

Depends where you are

gatixek710 · Answer

Like what?

TsundereMatrix · Answer

Yes I think they do

slatyb · Answer

They have some.

lorenzomichael · Answer

no animal to be abused

MoonFace2 · Answer

Absolutely!

Fireguy17 · Answer

yeppers!

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Yes, they do.

Dongie · Answer

YES!!

msc545 · Answer

YES!

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Yes.

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Of course.

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