giving animals the same rights as humans

1. The way humans are handled with executing them after fair reason I do agree with and I also agree that after fair reason it should apply to animals. However a non lethal attack committed by a human would not be put to death nor do I think an animal should. Not in all cases are they put to death for such act but there have been many cases where they were. I feel the appropriate action to take depends on the circumstances as it does with human. An abusive past trigger would be the insanity defense and should have a form of rehabilitation to help the animal no longer be triggered as well as having the pet owner take extra cautionary measures. A animal that was just aggressive should receive the same second chance that a human gets and be able to get training to try to correct the behavior and only if that were to fail and the animal to repeat the offense should it be put down. I realize that a bite can do more damage than a punch however it was the closest thing I could think of a general attack would likely be more comparable. 2. When talking about animals I do not include insects such as ants and flies for the reason it would be near impossible and completely impractical to give them the same human rights as you could accidentally step on an ant without realizing as most people do in their lifetime and giving them the same rights you would be charged for murder. In addition you could have an infestation of insects that would be detrimental to your well being. While I agree with the laws presented in your source factory farming of animals is still legal. While I understand people still wish to consume meat and animal products and so killing animals for food is likely to remain for a while though I disagree with such factory farming is on an entirely different scale. Factory farming conditions cram many animals together in cages to small, confine them indoors, kill them in more efficient inhumane methods, and carry out many other malpractices. These farm animals do not receive the same rights as pets. In addition hunting is still legal as well and the hunter in not required to use the animal for food. That would be the equivalent of hunting humans for fun, or for sport. While in some cases hunting is to keep the population of a specific animal down not all animals that are hunted are anywhere near overpopulation. With these still going on animal suffering is still occurring. In addition you will still not face the same charges for harming an animal as a human meaning that if you were to illegally kill or abuse animals you would then be released and have the ability to kill or abuse more. 3. I am aware that there is a link between abusing animals and abusing humans however there are still some people who are less likely to commit a crime if there is risk of serious criminal charges. Just as if taking money of the ground became classified as theft you would be much more likely to leave the money. Of course it doesn't work in all cases some might think they won't get caught or no one's looking but there is a deterrent to prevent it from occurring more frequently by these individuals who take into account the consequences of their actions.