I elaborated on my post a bit, not sure if you got those last parts before responding. Either way, animals' inability to participate in society isn't a justification for how they are treated. And does your opinion extend to people? If a person is not participating and being responsible in society are they then unworthy of rights? If so, are homeless people essentially walking punching bags? Granted, plenty of people who don't fit your bill are capable of fitting it and choose not to. But there are some who legitimately can't- the severely mentally disabled, for example.
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