Law Times Ethics, Over the Sum of Common Good

All men are supposedly created equally, but what about other living organisms? Plants and animals of all shapes and sizes? Do they rank at the same level of human importance? Are the stimuli that are effected by human intervention in said plants and animals worth a cost? And for that matter, what is the cost, the object in peril, that equivocates human life? Have we, or at least a small percentage of the U.S. population reached so far into our souls for a steadfast compassion that they have lost sight of the common good?

During today's discussion it became very apparent that the issue of animal rights posed quite the challenge for our class. Deeply rooted in this matter is the subject of decency. It is my belief that with a constant consideration for the whole, a broad view of status, and the observation of actions and reactions, "the line" as we discussed, can be found.

In regards to my personal beliefs on the issue, I will state outright that I am neither for or against issues such as animal testing, and as a carnivore, I am unwilling to contest my case, except only on the bounds of the meat industry in today's business world.