As I listened, it occurred to me that interest in and affection for the animals that share the planet with us may be a more unifying force than any other.
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I think there is just a vein of humanity that really loves animals and really loves to read about them.
On the intimate level, anyone who has loved a companion animal knows the uniquely wonderful experience these 'other nations' provide, and their important presence in our shared lives. In their very local way they show us the global truth of our real wealth, our biodiversity.
I'm an animal rights activist because I believe we won't have a planet if we continue to behave toward other species the way we do.
I love animals, and I feel more of a connection to animals than people.
Animals interest me more than anything else.
The beliefs I was raised with - to respect animals and to be aware of nature, to understand that we share this planet with other creatures - have had a huge impact on me.
People in general romanticize nature, and they make it out to be something that it isn't because humans are so awful. And yes, we are absolutely screwing up this planet, but that is only because we have the capabilities to do so. Animals are not better than us. They are not nicer than us.
Of course 'we humans' have a funny relationship with the beings with whom we share our planet. We eat them, we care for them, we admire them, we use them.
Every animal has his or her story, his or her thoughts, daydreams, and interests. All feel joy and love, pain and fear, as we now know beyond any shadow of a doubt. All deserve that the human animal afford them the respect of being cared for with great consideration for those interests or left in peace.
Coming to terms with our true natures and who we really are has always been a fascination to humans. I know it fascinates me.
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