Humans and Animals
I believe that all humans have an obligation to animals in the form of their treatment and well- being. In the aspect of is it wrong to treat an animal cruelly? Answer: yes it is not only wrong but against the law. They have the same right as we do to live their lives as peacefully as we do. I feel that raising an animal for food is ok, it is considered the cycle of life, But to hunt them for sport or bragging rights. I myself hunt but I don’t take anything that I don’t need. I feel that hunting an animal just for the fun of it is as bad as killing a human for no reason and should be stopped. To continue using an animal to feed the hungry is fine but to use an animal to run tests is wrong and inhumane. Pharmaceutical companies to this day are still using animals to make product that you probably use every day. I still consider this abuse. I feel if you are found guilty for animal cruelty you should not be able to ever have an animal again.
As to Peter Singer, who believes that any animal that may feel pain cannot be treated solely as an object- this would be contrary to the Deontological version of Singer’s Utilitarian Critique - suggests that no animal products be used. This compromise position also uses the idea that cruelty to other animals not only inflicts needless pain and suffering- but also says a god bit about those who are willing and continuing to inflict pain and suffering on
As to Peter Singer, who believes that any animal that may feel pain cannot be treated solely as an object- this would be contrary to the Deontological version of Singer’s Utilitarian Critique - suggests that no animal products be used. This compromise position also uses the idea that cruelty to other animals not only inflicts needless pain and suffering- but also says a god bit about those who are willing and continuing to inflict pain and suffering on