Which sentence from the full passage can be used as a plausible objection against this position? “This means that there is evidence that chimps, and perhaps other animals, can reflect on their thoughts and behavior, just like humans.”
“We are no more justified in denying direct moral status to animals than in denying moral status to human beings.”
“Interestingly, European laws protect animals to a greater extent than US law.”
“One of these groups is People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA.”