Quote:Like I said, convenience. To the extent that humans can ease the suffering of animals, we do so... as long as it doesn't deprive us of something we want or need (food, clothes, entertainment, plowed fields, etc). I don't think of it as slavery because when I think of that term I think of people acting against people, not animals. But you could make a case that it comes down to us deciding that we're sufficiently above other creatures so as to treat them in such a manner.
Yes. It is somewhat to disturbing to me to think like this, but I agree.
If someone thinks exploitation of animals is a form of slavery and they want to fight for animal rights within the confines of democratic principles, I personally see nothing wrong with that. I wouldn't want to be the legislator who decides what 'human' rights animals should have if they win, however.