Maybe people and animals have some equal valuations in parts. (Not totally since we all eat animals and process for clothes) But the ability to communicate at a very high level sets us apart. This ability is solely enough reason to never allow his idea to happen. Even the most severly handicapped individual is still sensient and may have some communication ability which adds value to our culture.
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Maybe people and animals have some equal valuations in parts. (Not totally since we all eat animals and process for clothes) But the ability to communicate at a very high level sets us apart. This ability is solely enough reason to never allow his idea to happen. Even the most severly handicapped individual is still sensient and may have some communication ability which adds value to our culture.