Where did you get the point about a species recognising itself in the mirror? I can't see that anywhere in the article. I can see someone trying to protect an animal that has no rights, indeed less rights than a houselhold pet. Just because it doesn't extend to other animals does not make it less vaild, or arrogant. If someone came out with a law in the past to stop dogs being abused, or puppies drowned, would you have objected on the grounds that flies should be included?
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