For example, the qualifiers "more human" and "cuter". Neither of these things seems like an objective basis for a moral assessment. Invariably, the cuteness qualifier combined with the human factor means that we'd end up leaving ugly inhuman shit off the list even if it's circumstance or attributes were identical to the cute human baby like stuff. Those two entirely subjective metrics impart ambiguity and special pleading.
Denis Leary had a great routine about otters and cattle.
Denis Leary had a great routine about otters and cattle.
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