Analyzing Jeremy Rifkin's Article 'A Change Of Heart About Animals'
Justo Hernandez
Mr. Unger
English 4P
14 October 2014
Yes to an Animal Bill of Rights Did you know that more than 50% of the fur in the United States comes from China, where there are no penalties for abusing animals, which are raised in unbearably cramped and run-down cages on fur farms? Animals should have a Bill of Rights because they have emotions, feel pain, and are being forced into painful experiments. Animals should be able to play with each other because they have emotions. In Jeremy Rifkin’s article, “A Change of Heart about Animals”, he states that “studies on pigs show that they crave attention and are easily depressed if isolated”. This fact shows us that people don’t really care what animals go through. Some may argue that it …show more content…
In Victoria Braithwaite’s article, “Hooked on a Myth”, she describes how, “fish have the same two types of nociceptors that we do”. This research tells us that fish are subjected to pain just like humans are. Some may argue that fish do not even have the cognitive abilities to actually feel agony or misery. However, we have evidence that fish do feel pain and that we should treat them accordingly. Animals should have the right to decide if they want to collaborate in experiments. In Ed Young’s article, “Of Primates and Personhood”, he explains that, “the Great Ape Project demands a basic set of moral and legal rights for apes”. This quote informs us that apes should be more than just property. Some may argue that experimentation is beneficial to humans because it helps us decide what kinds of products are safe for human use. However, the experimentation on apes sometimes leads to their death. Animals should have a Bill of Rights because they have sentiment, feel suffering, and are being forced into excruciating procedures. Animals should have the potential to stand up for themselves and make their own decisions because they are just as superior as human beings. People of El Monte, I encourage you to vote yes to an animal bill of rights because it will help prolong the lives of animals
Mr. Unger
English 4P
14 October 2014
Yes to an Animal Bill of Rights Did you know that more than 50% of the fur in the United States comes from China, where there are no penalties for abusing animals, which are raised in unbearably cramped and run-down cages on fur farms? Animals should have a Bill of Rights because they have emotions, feel pain, and are being forced into painful experiments. Animals should be able to play with each other because they have emotions. In Jeremy Rifkin’s article, “A Change of Heart about Animals”, he states that “studies on pigs show that they crave attention and are easily depressed if isolated”. This fact shows us that people don’t really care what animals go through. Some may argue that it …show more content…
In Victoria Braithwaite’s article, “Hooked on a Myth”, she describes how, “fish have the same two types of nociceptors that we do”. This research tells us that fish are subjected to pain just like humans are. Some may argue that fish do not even have the cognitive abilities to actually feel agony or misery. However, we have evidence that fish do feel pain and that we should treat them accordingly. Animals should have the right to decide if they want to collaborate in experiments. In Ed Young’s article, “Of Primates and Personhood”, he explains that, “the Great Ape Project demands a basic set of moral and legal rights for apes”. This quote informs us that apes should be more than just property. Some may argue that experimentation is beneficial to humans because it helps us decide what kinds of products are safe for human use. However, the experimentation on apes sometimes leads to their death. Animals should have a Bill of Rights because they have sentiment, feel suffering, and are being forced into excruciating procedures. Animals should have the potential to stand up for themselves and make their own decisions because they are just as superior as human beings. People of El Monte, I encourage you to vote yes to an animal bill of rights because it will help prolong the lives of animals