Monkey see, monkey sue: Activists want chimp declared a 'person'

[Catiana]

This is treading into dangerous waters. It would seem to make more sense to get the law changed so that an animal can receive donations than to try to have him declared a person

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0504chimp04-on.html





In a case that could set a global legal precedent for granting basic rights to apes, animal rights advocates are seeking to get the 26-year-old male chimpanzee legally declared a "person."

Hiasl's supporters argue he needs that status to become a legal entity that can receive donations and get a guardian to look out for his interests.

[KaidaMidnight]

hrmm.. I dont' know what to think about this.. yes, it's understandable, but I would think that it'd be better to change the law so that he could get donations and still be a chimp. I just see stupid stuff happening if this were to pass... what other animals would they want to try to pass as people?

[Shanti]

No!
Stupid. Not a homo sapien at all.
Next dogs, cats and goldfish will be declared people!

Animal rights isnt about things like this. Its about giving animals good care period, not turning them into something they are not.