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Really? Is owning a dog harming it is some way?No. I think the idea of owning animals is absurd and has resulted in all sorts of harms to the animals being done.
As in an explicit right granted by the Constitution? No.
Is there a law against it? For the most part... no.
(WTF are you really asking? Are you wanting to have a moral conversation on this?)
No. I think the idea of owning animals is absurd and has resulted in all sorts of harms to the animals being done.
Really? Is owning a dog harming it is some way?
Do you have any idea how much humans have screwed up the genetics of the animals they own? Do you know how many animals a day are fixed or get declawed?
How is getting a animal fixed or declawed screwing with it's genetics?Do you have any idea how much humans have screwed up the genetics of the animals they own? Do you know how many animals a day are fixed or get declawed?
Getting fixed or declawed are good things for animals. Cats can then live inside and be protected from the elements. They live longer as a result. And getting fixed reduces the complications that come from pregnancies, cancer, and so on.
How is getting a animal fixed or declawed screwing with it's genetics?
And honestly, I don't even have much concern for that because them getting fixed or declawed, is way better than those animals getting put to sleep.
They are unrelated points.
my two dogs would vehemently disagree as to not being allowed to be pets
I would argue one has a right to own whatever it is they'd care to, unless there's a compelling societal reason for them to not! :cheers:Do you have a right? Or should you? What do you think?
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Since he posted under 'Law & Order', rather than 'Philosophical Discussions', it would seem to be a discussion in terms of legality.As in an explicit right granted by the Constitution? No.
Is there a law against it? For the most part... no.
(WTF are you really asking? Are you wanting to have a moral conversation on this?)
Do you have a right? Or should you? What do you think?
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Ok, so how exactly are we harming animals genetics? The only thing we've done with animals (like dogs and cats) is just domesticate them over time.
Do you have a right? Or should you? What do you think?
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To be fair, we have selectively bred dogs for all sorts of reasons, which is definitely genetic alteration. We have inserted colorful genes into fish. We bob tails and ears. We definitely can be accused of unnecessarily messing with animals in order to domesticate them. That being said, I'm not supporting the claim that our influence is always detrimental. I think most domesticated pets have it much better than their wild counterparts. But not all. Most humans prefer to sit on the couch and have food brought to them, why would other animals be any different?
No. I think the idea of owning animals is absurd and has resulted in all sorts of harms to the animals being done.
Yep. Moral. Sorry I meant to clarify. Should you have some distinct legal protections when owning a pet.
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