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> We can obviously agree that -- all things being equal -- a human's life is worth more than an animal's life. No, not at all. Ethics are relative. Sure, this
by pingec 9y ago
> We can obviously agree that -- all things being equal -- a human's life is worth more than an animal's life.
No, not at all. Ethics are relative. Sure, this is the a generally accepted opinion in our society, but so was slavery.
- Cyph0n 9y agoThis is honestly one of the weirdest statements I've ever heard. Are you actually comparing the impact of slavery to the use of animals for research purposes? Please tell me that I misunderstood that.
- JetSpiegel 9y agoWell, the GP mentions moral relativism, so it's no so farfetched.
- marricks 9y agoI believe they are saying times change and some things that seem fine to most of the populous currently seem monstrous later. It's a lot easier to dismiss if you interpret it as you did, though.