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Declaration of the Rights of Animals
Whereas it is self-evident:
That we share the earth with other creatures, great and small;
That many of these animals experience pleasure and pain;
That these animals deserve our just treatment; and
That these animals are unable to speak for themselves;
We do therefore declare that these animals:
HAVE THE RIGHT to live free from human exploitation, whether in the name of
science or sport, exhibition or service, food or fashion;
HAVE THE RIGHT to live in harmony with their nature rather than according to
human desires; and
HAVE THE RIGHT to live on a healthy planet.
Therefore, animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment.
