beyond their utility to humans. This philosophy dictates that animals should not be under human care or exploitation at all, advocating for their autonomy and legal recognition as "someones" rather than "things". Why This Matters Today

The tension arises after the ban passes. Welfare advocates celebrate. Rights advocates warn consumers not to buy "crate-free pork," as it is still pork from a slaughtered animal.

Welfare advocates work within existing systems to pass laws for larger cages, better veterinary care, and more humane slaughter practices. Understanding Animal Rights: The Philosophical Shift

However, the sets the moral compass. Without the radical idea that animals shouldn't be used at all, the welfare standard would never improve. If we didn’t have abolitionists asking for an end to fur farming, we never would have gotten better cage sizes.