Unusually aggressive lone star ticks, common in the south-east, are spreading to areas previously too cold for them

    • @stray@pawb.social
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      18 days ago

      But my point is that animals should not be treated “like animals” either. They should be included in the social contract and afforded a basic minimum of respect and autonomy, not enslaved and exploited.

      • NSRXN
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        28 days ago

        treating animals like animals is absolutely appropriate

        • @stray@pawb.social
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          18 days ago

          I put the phrase in quotes to indicate the meaning of treating someone poorly. Treating animals poorly is not appropriate.

          • NSRXN
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            18 days ago

            opinions will vary on what constitutes poor treatment of an animal, but i think everyone would agree that “Treating animals poorly is not appropriate.”