But, now I juggle the arguments in my head. My liberal politics serve as the foundation for my belief system. The state should interfere as little as possible. As I type this, I think about the Swedish socialistic state. The citizenry are taxed at high rates in order to ensure the maintenance of a social welfare state.
People are healthy, and they prosper.
In a country with a weak state, and a strong capitalistic system, self-determination is a cue word for selfishness. In a way, one might view the dilemma about animal rights through these arguments. No, none of these things are held in the highest esteem. We the humans have the means to dominate other creatures through our intellectual and technological efforts. A teen mother may abort her fetus, while a 45 year old childless woman might take fertility treatments.