Legal scholar Gary Francione (1995) synthesizes both views into the Abolitionist Approach : Since animals are property, welfare reforms will always be insufficient. He argues that welfare campaigns (e.g., “larger cages”) do not end property status and often increase consumer acceptance of animal use. The only consistent position is veganism and the total abolition of animal exploitation.
Rights theories posit that animals, as “subjects-of-a-life” (Regan), possess inherent value independent of their utility to humans. Consequently, they have a basic moral right not to be treated as property or resources. zoo bestiality xxx
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