[philman_36]

And Frederica is right: why don’t we treat humans with even that much consideration?

Because some people think (and teach) that 'human animals' are of lesser value than 'other animals' and they don't deserve any special consideration at all. So if we can put down (kill) other animals then we can put down human animals too, even in the womb.

Kind of puts my angst at her usage in perspective, doesn't it.
Her example demeans human beings.
Didn't mean to offend.

[Mrs. Don-o]

And right: I understand now where you're coming from, and you'd be right on the money if Frederica had said something objectionable like "humans are nothing but animals" or if she had said " 'human animals' are of lesser value than 'other animals'".

But she didn't.

So, have a nice day. I am. I'm staying inside where I can keep my feet warm!