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epihelixyesterday at 10:13 PM3 repliesview on HN

Should they, though? What gives us the right to own another animal and to entrap it in captivity? I have never understood this attitude.

If you genuinely love something, set it free. Or better yet, don't keep it captive in the first place. Live in harmony with the wildlife around you, don't force them to live with you.


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d4ngyesterday at 10:45 PM

I feel sad about keeping animals in small confines, away from their natural habitat, but on the other hand, I have come to the subjective conclusion that rights are also subjective.

SoftTalkertoday at 12:36 AM

Pets generally enjoy a much nicer life than living in the wild.

Razenganyesterday at 10:32 PM

I intended that to imply "with care and respect", not trapping in cages.

I meant, more people should explore the joys of companionship with a broader variety of species, if that makes sense.