All humans have basic moral rights as autonomous moral agents...whereas no non-human can warrant such status" . It appears an apparent obstacle for speciesism to be taken seriously is either somehow to show its parallel with racism and sexism, or to demonstrate different species as also having "rights as autonomous moral agents". Pluhar lists some of the prominent objections to speciesism being equated with other forms of bigotry and they all come down to one of two factors; either a simple bigotry which cannot be adequately defended apart from religious appeal that humans are innately superio...

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The dehumanizing nature of cloning shows a complete disrespect toward human life by disregarding clones of their human rights and dignity. ... Biotechnology was intended to enhance the treatment and cures of diseases by the uses of microorganisms and the organs of animals. ... They claim through their extensive research that they can make "plants and animals more resistant to disease, less expensive to grow and more nutritious- (115). ... Scientists are also using genetic engineering to develop safer vaccines to prevent animal diseases as well using animal organs to replace damaged human organ...

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