There are laws currently in place that claim to preserve the rights of animals, but they are both largely ineffective and outdated when compared to modern science. There are already several laws that prevent animal cruelty and promote animal welfare, such as the Animal Welfare Act of 1966.  ... Elsewhere in Europe, there are laws that, although not as progressive as Germany, seem to have animals in their best interests. ... There are those who believe in the institution of animal rights, but believe that rather than legally guaranteeing animals' rights, human morality and decency must be...

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