To give preference to the life of a being simply because that being is a member of our species would put us in the same position as racists who give preference to those who are members of their race. (Peter Singer)

To give preference to the life of a being simply because that being is a member of our species would put us in the same position as racists who give preference to those who are members of their race.

Peter Singer

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