> I'm all for protecting dogs and other animals from cruelty, etc, but elevating their rights to that of a person? Come on. We really are mimicking the fall of

> I'm all for protecting dogs and other animals from cruelty, etc, but elevating their rights to that of a person? Come on. We really are mimicking the fall of the Roman Empire. Next step: animals can vote. If they have the same rights as humans, then why not? After that comes being able to vote them into congress. I know people who think voting for a Beagle would be a better alternative than their local congressman.