I know that many have the argument that a non-human animals life is just as valuable as a human just doesnt ring true for me. This is not to suggest that humans should have complete and unfettered dominion over animals

their habitat and so forth. It does not give people the right to abuse animals just because they are lesser than. I would also concede that there are certain parts of the world that should not be the site of development

businesses and so forth. There is a place for nature reserves

zoos and other untouched land. The animals should be allowed to survive and thrive rather than have their habitat destroyed. Im just a little concern about the absolutist language that is seen on both extremes of the argument. Its true that non-human animals should not be completely disregarded. However