There is disagreement about the limits of speciesism .
5 , 23–29 There is disagreement as to how many species should be protected from speciesism , many bugs and worms being seen as pests.http : // [ www.purewatergazette.net/bactart3.html Pure Water Gazette ] The arguments are contested on various grounds , including the position of some religions that human beings were created as superior in status to other animals , and were awarded `` dominion '' over them , whether as owners or stewards .
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