Do you think animals of near-human intelligence (such as dolphins) should be treated like humans?

I think that this question is worded slightly incorrectly to display the author(s) view points, whatever they maybe. I see it this way, when you beat a dog it not only affects the physical structure of the dog but also the mental stability of the dog and its trust, thus some dogs turn mean while others become fearful. If the reaction was instinct all dogs would have the same reaction, but they don't.

This brings a larger question to mind, then is it ok to take the rights away from people that are seen less mentally capable, or in a lesser class.

Also Dolphins(and many others) require certain things in their environment that humans do, like social interaction and other things. To deny this to a human causes severe developmental issues, as well as it does in dolphins.

So I would vote yes, opposed to no in this, but my honest opinion is it really needs to be tailored to the situation based on the animals needs and requirements.

To assume that a situation is ok to animals and not to humans is very arrogant. For instance a dog should have toys, like a human child should also have toys because they mentally benefit from it (I am not saying give a dog a leapPad or anything).

It is abuse to not give your child toys and your child can be taken away from you for it, I think the same with dogs.

Yessir, and they are actually a lot smarter than dozens who post comments here on SH filled with nonsense and vulgar slurs against all that civilization requires. And, of course, very soon we should have a movement to allow "marriage" between these loving creatures and humans, so that "equal rights" are not denied. Surely the movement will begin in San Francisco or Miami, as did others of similar import, and we can have a "Dolphin Rights Parade" in which floats and nude "aquasexuals" can display their affections for all to see. Yessir, the time has come.

does this include those who voted Dear Leader in?

LOL whoever made this question must be a supporter of that absurd PETA group.

They're crazy as hell

This is a ridiculous question. Should animals be protected? Yes, of course! Should they have the same legal rights as humans - how would that even be possible?!

animals---all animals---should be treated better on merit alone; intelligence, or lack there of has absolutely nothing to do with it

Until they can teach Obama to do this they are nothing but an animal

Who has two opposable thumbs and rights in the eyes of the law? This guy.

Dolphins should be treated like dolphins.Steers should be treated like food. PETA members should be treated like idiots.

Too Funny!!

We should back off.........................






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For all those who see this image it is made up lol and not real, it is known as a chimera, A chimera is a living thing that has the genetics of two separate organisms and actually occurs in nature In the same species usually because it happens in the mothers womb in several ways, even in humans. It is an example of an artists version of a chimera of two different species, we do this all the time in plants were we put a bovine gene in food we grow and it is sold in grocery stores, and all of us have bought them.

All animals should be treated with respect. The wild animals should not be caged and the domestic animals must be treated like you'd treat another human. How we treat animals says a lot about our humanity.

The only animal of near-human intelligence are inbred humans.

They are a different species.

Obviously they can't have all the same rights but I think all animals deserved to be protected by law