Animal Thing to Animal Person -- Thoughts on Time, Place, and Theories
Wise, Steven M.
Abstract
The rule that "animals are property," and do not merit legal rights, is ingrained in the law of English-speaking countries. Challenges to this rule must be brought in strategic, thoughtfu, sensitive, sophisticated, and coordinated ways. This essay offers seven related strategic considerationsf or anyone who wishes to battle the "animals as property" rule.