Animals are generally regarded in amore sympathetic light than humans. Although we usually attribute human qualities to animals, we generally think of them as innocent, and sometimes even good, and especially in America, we tend to think of our fellow humans as less than animals. Sad but true. So an animal getting harmed or exploited is generally regarded as a greater offense, because they are considerec to be not as responsible fo rtheir actions, ie "they are just being an animal", whereas a human is considered to have thought out motive, and evil requires motive.
On the other subject. i love my dog, and we spoil her, but this kind of thing is ridiculous.
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