Giving animals rights is about protecting them since they cannot speak up for themselves. We are their voice. We should not go around harming them or beating them. Some people have pets in their house and it amazes me how people can adopt an animal and then go and abuse them. They did not ask to be adopted by you to have you do that to them. They can feel, and they deserve to be happy and live their one life.
Law enforcement can already beat protesters with batons, spray subversive chemicals into their eyeballs, shoot rubber bullets at a speed of around 100 yards-per-second and blast deafening sound bursts. Massive "Occupy" protests have again erupted across America, paralyzing its West Coast.
This is a blog from Dr. Phil's website. It is interactive and people can add to the blog. Dr. Phil does not agree with spanking. He mentions that it leads to other feelings of destruction and distrust. He talks about his own personal experience with spanking and goes on to mention the repercussions for adults as well. Very interesting opinions from parents and a professional.