Equality to animals: (description is long, but doesn't take more than a few minutes to read) What do you think?

I agree with alot you have to say on this. As far as im concerned animals and plants are our equals. They should not be exploited, They should be given respect. Im not saying dont eat meat or such im saying do it with proper respect, and if able to wihin your beleifs give thanks to the souls that have given their lives so that we may live. And yes we do seem to be more advanced then other beings that dwell among us but that does not give us the right to destroy and consume, instead it gives us the unquie responsiblity to observe and maintain the balance of life, so that we and our furry brothers/sisters can enjoy the beauty that is all around us.