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Do you believe that animals should have the same moral status as human beings? Justify your answer with at least three reasons.

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Whether the expert believes that animals should have the same moral status as human beings are determined.

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Animals have the same moral status as Humans. For humans to claim their own moral status, they must grant an animal rights. Animals are alive and have inherent value which should be respected. Animals have the ability to experience pleasure, pain, ...

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