Why animal welfare and not human welfare?
The two are not competing but complementary concerns. Animal welfare is human welfare. The jungle that keeps the tiger safe also saves human lives by providing a perennial water supply, climate control and a flood check for humans. Turning vegetarian saves both animal and human lives. Better food and living conditions helps both the horse and his rider. Injustice and violence to one hurts all. As the weakest , most vulnerable creatures on earth , animals deserve our strongest protection.
