Animal rights, also known as animal liberation, is the idea that the most basic interests of animals should be afforded the same consideration as the similar interests of human beings. Animal rights advocates approach the issue from different philosophical positions, but they agree that animals should no longer be regarded as property, or used as food, clothing, research subjects, or entertainment, but should instead be viewed as legal persons and members of the moral community.The idea of awarding rights to animals has the support of legal scholars from Harvard university .....
by cyrus » Fri Apr 03, 2009 4:32 pm

Meerkat stands on hind legs at Dusit Zoo in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, March 31. 2009.
(AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Photo-Hig ... 81fbac78e/
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