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Originally Posted by JonnyBGood
This issue is consent. If something cannot consent the idea of assigning it rights and responsibilities becomes meaningless.
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We give rights to children and the mentally ill, these are animals which cannot consent.
We as people (theoretically at least) assume the responsibility of protecting those who cannnot defend themslves.
We look after the mentally ill who may not be able to understand their rights and responsibilities in society.