We treat animals how we used to treat human slaves, with no justification except religious superstition according to Gary Francione, a professor of law and philosopher. Francione argues that animals deserve rights similar to how we no longer accept the domination of humans. The article provides commentary and analysis of our treatment of animals from Francione's perspective.

1. Comment and analysis–
One right for all
We treat animals how we used to treat human slaves.
What possible justification is there for that, asks Gary Francione
“We cannot justify
our domination
of animals
except by appeal
to religious
superstition”
Gary Francione is professor of law and
Nicholas deB. Katzenbach Distinguished
Scholar of Law and Philosophy at Rutgers
University School of Law, New Jersey
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