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by pphysch 1716 days ago
My criticism is that saying one branch of the tree of life deserves freedom from harm, and the rest don't deserve the same rights, is totally ridiculous.
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nefitty 1716 days ago
That's not an argument. Sentient beings can feel pain and have preferences. Killing them involves acting counter to at least one of those facts.
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pphysch 1715 days ago
Plants are sentient.
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