{"id":9339,"date":"2014-07-07T09:24:18","date_gmt":"2014-07-07T16:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=9339"},"modified":"2016-07-24T03:34:11","modified_gmt":"2016-07-24T10:34:11","slug":"how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Balance Animal Rights And Animal Welfare?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#Let_us_seriously_consider_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\"  >Let us seriously consider: &#8211;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#How_to_balance_animal_rights_and_animal_welfare\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\"  >How to balance animal rights and animal welfare?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#First_a_quote_from_a_2014_book_which_I_am_very_fond_of_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\"  >First a quote from a 2014 book which I am very fond of &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#_I_ask_myself_continuously_how_to_balance_the_utopian_vision_of_animal_rights_with_the_pragmatic_politics_of_animal_welfare_For_the_sake_of_the_animals_I_always_take_the_side_of_rights_over_welfare_however_there_are_times_particularly_in_the_political_arena_when_welfare_or_regulation_is_the_only_option_available_As_has_often_been_said_politics_is_the_art_of_the_possible_Nevertheless_I_believe_that_any_compromise_must_always_be_situated_in_the_context_of_ending_animal_cruelty_and_exploitation_%E2%80%93_Kim_Stallwood_in_Growl\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\"  >~ I ask myself\u00a0continuously how to balance the utopian vision of animal rights with\u00a0the pragmatic politics of animal welfare. For the sake of the animals,\u00a0I always take the side of rights over welfare; however, there are times,\u00a0particularly in the political arena, when welfare or regulation is the\u00a0only option available. As has often been said, politics is the art of the\u00a0possible. Nevertheless, I believe that any compromise must always\u00a0be situated in the context of ending animal cruelty and exploitation. ~ &#8211; Kim Stallwood in Growl.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#Kims_book_is_essential_reading_for_anyone_concerned_about_animal_rights\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\"  >Kim&#8217;s book is essential reading for anyone concerned about animal rights.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\"  >\u2026\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6and_now_a_quote_from_a_1900_essay_%E2%80%93_which_we_were_very_happy_to_%E2%80%98find_add_to_our_Ernest_Bell_Library_collection_Henry_S_Salt_was_a_%E2%80%98forward_thinker\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\"  >&#8230;&#8230;and now a quote from\u00a0a 1900 essay &#8211; which we were very happy to &#8216;find&#8217; &amp; add to our Ernest Bell Library collection. Henry S. Salt was a &#8216;forward thinker&#8217;.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#_%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6be_both_restrictionists_and_abolitionists_at_once_Humanitarians_have_a_hard_fight_before_them_against_the_power_of_cruelty_and_oppression_and_they_cannot_afford_to_refrain_from_using_their_intellects_as_well_as_their_hearts_Stupidity_in_such_a_contest_will_retard_the_noblest_cause_And_the_recrimination_that_goes_on_between_the_advocates_of_greater_and_lesser_measures_strikes_us_if_we_may_say_so_as_just_a_little_stupid_%E2%80%93_Henry_S_Salt_in_his_1900_essay_%E2%80%93_Restrictionists_and_Abolitionists\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\"  >~ &#8230;&#8230;be both restrictionists and abolitionists at once. Humanitarians have a hard fight before them against the power of cruelty and oppression, and they cannot afford to refrain from using their intellects as well as their hearts. Stupidity, in such a contest, will retard the noblest cause. And the recrimination that goes on between the advocates of greater and lesser measures strikes us, if we may say so, as just a little stupid. ~ &#8211; Henry S. Salt in his 1900 essay &#8211;\u00a0Restrictionists and Abolitionists.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-2\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\"  >\u2026\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#In_more_depth_%E2%80%93_a_longer_excerpt_from_Growl_by_Kim_Stallwood\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\"  >In more depth &#8211;\u00a0a longer excerpt from Growl by Kim Stallwood.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#To_read_Reviews_of_Growl_please_click_%E2%80%93_here\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\"  >To read\u00a0Reviews of Growl please click &#8211; here.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#Kim_Stallwood_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CThis_photo_of_me_wearing_the_Hunt_Saboteurs_Association_sweat_shirt_%E2%80%98For_Fox_Sake_Stop_Hunting_was_taken_in_the_early_1980s_when_I_was_still_trying_to_discover_who_I_truly_was%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\"  >Kim Stallwood &#8211; &#8220;This photo of me wearing the Hunt Saboteurs Association sweat shirt, \u2018For Fox Sake Stop Hunting,\u2019 was taken in the early 1980s when I was still trying to discover who I truly was.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#From_%E2%80%93_Growl_%E2%80%93_Chapter_10_%E2%80%93_The_Animal_Rights_Practice\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\"  >From &#8211; Growl &#8211; Chapter 10 &#8211; The Animal Rights Practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#p176_%E2%80%93_179\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\"  >p176 &#8211; 179\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6_I_promote_the_abolition_of_animal_exploitation_and_reject_its_regulation_I_base_my_position_on_the_sentience_of_animals_and_regard_veganism_as_the_moral_baseline_in_animal_rights_I_reject_violence_and_I_promote_veganism_I_consider_these_positions_not_only_compatible_with_a_definition_of_animal_rights_consistent_with_the_four_key_values_but_a_practical_and_pragmatic_way_of_leading_to_positive_social_and_political_change_for_animals\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\"  >&#8230;&#8230; I promote\u00a0the abolition of animal exploitation and reject its regulation. I base\u00a0my position on the sentience of animals and regard veganism as the\u00a0moral baseline in animal rights. I reject violence and I promote veganism.\u00a0I consider these positions not only compatible with a definition\u00a0of animal rights consistent with the four key values but a\u00a0practical and pragmatic way of leading to positive social and political\u00a0change for animals.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#Im_reminded_of_Frances_Power_Cobbe_the_founder_of_BUAV_and_framer_of_its_mission_%E2%80%98The_aim_of_the_Union_is_to_oppose_vivisection_absolutely_and_entirely_and_to_demand_its_complete_prohibition_by_law_without_attempts_at_compromise_of_any_kind_Westacott_1949_204_These_are_stirring_words%E2%80%94a_rallying_cry_to_fire_up_even_the_toughest_abolitionist_and_animal-rightist%E2%80%94from_a_charismatic_individual_who_adopted_a_fundamentalist_position_in_order_to_hold_fast_to_a_heroic_ideal\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\"  >I\u2019m reminded of Frances Power Cobbe, the founder of BUAV, and\u00a0framer of its mission: \u2018The aim of the Union is to oppose vivisection\u00a0absolutely and entirely, and to demand its complete prohibition by\u00a0law, without attempts at compromise of any kind\u2019 (Westacott, 1949:\u00a0204). These are stirring words\u2014a rallying cry to fire up even the\u00a0toughest abolitionist and animal-rightist\u2014from a charismatic individual\u00a0who adopted a fundamentalist position in order to hold fast to\u00a0a heroic ideal.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#Yet_Cobbe_was_neither_a_vegan_nor_a_vegetarian_and_shes_just_one_of_many_examples_of_individuals_throughout_history_who_held_out_an_absolutist_position_in_one_area_but_compromised_in_other_aspects_of_their_life_Perhaps_one_day_everyone_will_subscribe_to_an_entire_array_of_absolutist_positions_on_the_human_and_animal_condition_But_Im_not_holding_my_breath_and_Im_not_entirely_sure_that_Id_like_to_be_among_them\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\"  >Yet Cobbe was neither a vegan nor a vegetarian, and she\u2019s just one\u00a0of many examples of individuals throughout history who held out an\u00a0absolutist position in one area but compromised in other aspects of\u00a0their life. Perhaps one day everyone will subscribe to an entire array\u00a0of absolutist positions on the human and animal condition. But I\u2019m\u00a0not holding my breath, and I\u2019m not entirely sure that I\u2019d like to be\u00a0among them.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#We_inhabit_a_world_in_which_a_universal_absolutist_ethics_is_not_realistically_achievable_Ive_already_mentioned_the_danger_of_people_becoming_obsessed_with_perfection_and_finding_fault_with_individuals_and_organisations_trying_to_achieve_reform_Ive_yet_to_find_these_individuals_successfully_implementing_programmes_to_the_same_standards_they_demand_of_everyone_else_In_the_end_the_fundamentalist_abolitionist_view_of_animal_rights_is_more_about_the_need_to_be_in_the_position_of_permanent_opposition_than_actually_building_coalitions_and_the_infrastructure_that_will_take_power\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\"  >We inhabit a world in which a universal absolutist ethics is not\u00a0realistically achievable. I\u2019ve already mentioned the danger of people\u00a0becoming obsessed with perfection and finding fault with individuals\u00a0and organisations trying to achieve reform. I\u2019ve yet to find these\u00a0individuals successfully implementing programmes to the same standards\u00a0they demand of everyone else. In the end, the fundamentalist\u00a0abolitionist view of animal rights is more about the need to be in the\u00a0position of permanent opposition than actually building coalitions\u00a0and the infrastructure that will take power.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#Life_is_messy_complex_and_difficult_We_make_compromises_all_the_time_History_demonstrates_that_most_perhaps_even_all_freedom_fighters_and_social_change_agents_were_flawed_or_had_moral_blind_spots_Martin_Luther_King_Jr_1929%E2%80%931968_was_a_womaniser_Gandhi_had_dubious_relationships_with_his_grandnieces_Nelson_Mandela_1918%E2%80%932013_supported_and_may_even_have_committed_property_damage_If_these_individuals_werent_perfect_why_should_animal_activists_be_Focusing_on_the_destination_rather_than_the_journey_gets_too_many_of_us_into_trouble_Even_the_most_assiduous_vegan_will_have_used_perhaps_unwittingly_an_animal_product_even_if_its_the_body_of_the_ground-up_animal_in_the_tarmac_they_drive_upon\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\"  >Life is messy, complex, and difficult. We make compromises all\u00a0the time. History demonstrates that most, perhaps even all, freedom\u00a0fighters and social change agents were flawed or had moral blind\u00a0spots. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929\u20131968) was a womaniser; Gandhi\u00a0had dubious relationships with his grandnieces; Nelson Mandela\u00a0(1918\u20132013) supported and may even have committed property damage.\u00a0If these individuals weren\u2019t perfect, why should animal activists\u00a0be? Focusing on the destination rather than the journey gets too\u00a0many of us into trouble. Even the most assiduous vegan will have\u00a0used (perhaps unwittingly) an animal product, even if it\u2019s the body of\u00a0the ground-up animal in the tarmac they drive upon.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#In_the_case_of_animal_protection_I_have_even_less_control_over_determining_what_we_might_call_a_vegan_outcome_Im_mindful_that_I_may_have_to_make_political_compromises_along_the_way_I_ask_myself_continuously_how_to_balance_the_utopian_vision_of_animal_rights_with_the_pragmatic_politics_of_animal_welfare_For_the_sake_of_the_animals_I_always_take_the_side_of_rights_over_welfare_however_there_are_times_particularly_in_the_political_arena_when_welfare_or_regulation_is_the_only_option_available_As_has_often_been_said_politics_is_the_art_of_the_possible_Nevertheless_I_believe_that_any_compromise_must_always_be_situated_in_the_context_of_ending_animal_cruelty_and_exploitation\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\"  >In the case of animal protection, I have even less control over\u00a0determining what we might call a vegan outcome. I\u2019m mindful that I\u00a0may have to make political compromises along the way. I ask myself\u00a0continuously how to balance the utopian vision of animal rights with\u00a0the pragmatic politics of animal welfare. For the sake of the animals,\u00a0I always take the side of rights over welfare; however, there are times,\u00a0particularly in the political arena, when welfare or regulation is the\u00a0only option available. As has often been said, politics is the art of the\u00a0possible. Nevertheless, I believe that any compromise must always\u00a0be situated in the context of ending animal cruelty and exploitation.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-3\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\"  >\u2026\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#Now_we_again_jump_back_to_1900_see_more_of_what_Henry_S_Salt_had_to_say_on_the_same_topic\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\"  >Now we again jump back to 1900 &amp; see more of what Henry S. Salt had to say on the same topic!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#Restrictionists_and_Abolitionists_by_Henry_S_Salt\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\"  >Restrictionists and Abolitionists\u00a0by Henry S. Salt<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#In_saying_a_few_words_on_a_question_which_is_always_more_or_less_rife_among_reformers_and_is_unfortunately_and_as_we_think_unnecessarily_a_cause_of_dissension_among_some_humane_workers_today_we_must_disclaim_any_intention_of_speaking_dogmatically_or_as_partisans_So_far_from_wishing_to_lay_down_any_hard_and_fast_principle_we_hold_that_the_acceptance_or_refusal_of_compromise%E2%80%94the_adoption_or_rejection_of_what_are_called_%E2%80%9Clesser_measures%E2%80%9D%E2%80%94is_a_matter_of_policy_not_principle_and_must_he_settled_by_each_individual_or_each_society_according_to_conditions_and_circumstances_since_what_is_advisable_in_one_case_may_not_be_so_in_another_What_we_deprecate_is_not_diversity_of_methods_for_that_in_the_long_run_may_even_be_beneficial_to_the_cause_but_the_misunderstanding_which_is_apt_to_arise_between_%E2%80%9Crestrictionists%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9Cabolitionists%E2%80%9D_when_the_advocates_of_%E2%80%9Clesser_measures%E2%80%9D_are_viewed_on_the_one_hand_as_merely_tinkering_at_reform_while_on_the_other_hand_the_%E2%80%9Call_or_nothing%E2%80%9D_party_is_pronounced_unpractical_and_extreme_There_is_need_we_think_of_clearer_and_more_dispassionate_judgement_on_this_matter_usually_discussed_in_far_too_heated_a_spirit_we_propose_therefore_to_set_down_a_few_reasons_why_as_it_seems_to_us_the_two_parties_should_regard_each_other_not_as_rivals_but_as_allies%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\"  >In saying a few words on a question which is always more or less rife among reformers, and is unfortunately (and, as we think, unnecessarily) a cause of dissension among some humane workers today, we must disclaim any intention of speaking dogmatically or as partisans. So, far from wishing to lay down any hard and fast principle, we hold that the acceptance or refusal of compromise\u2014the adoption or rejection of what are called \u201clesser measures\u201d\u2014is a matter of policy, not principle, and must he settled by each individual, or each society, according to conditions and circumstances, since what is advisable in one case may not be so in another. What we deprecate is not diversity of methods (for that, in the long run, may even be beneficial to the cause), but the misunderstanding which is apt to arise between \u201crestrictionists\u201d and \u201cabolitionists\u201d, when the advocates of \u201clesser measures\u201d are viewed on the one hand as merely tinkering at reform, while on the other hand the \u201call or nothing\u201d party is pronounced unpractical and extreme. There is need, we think, of clearer and more dispassionate judgement on this matter, usually discussed in far too heated a spirit; we propose, therefore, to set down a few reasons why, as it seems to us, the two parties should regard each other not as rivals but as allies&#8230;&#8230;.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6CLICK_HERE_to_read_the_rest_of_the_article%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\"  >&#8230;&#8230;..CLICK HERE to read the rest of the article&#8230;&#8230;..<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6For_our_own_part_we_have_no_quarrel_with_those_who_are_abolitionist_only_or_with_those_who_are_restrictionist_only_it_is_for_each_to_do_what_he_or_she_can_But_we_hope_that_members_of_the_Humanitarian_League_will_strive_wherever_feasible_to_adopt_the_fuller_and_wiser_policy%E2%80%94that_is_to_be_both_restrictionists_and_abolitionists_at_once_Humanitarians_have_a_hard_fight_before_them_against_the_power_of_cruelty_and_oppression_and_they_cannot_afford_to_refrain_from_using_their_intellects_as_well_as_their_hearts_Stupidity_in_such_a_contest_will_retard_the_noblest_cause_And_the_recrimination_that_goes_on_between_the_advocates_of_greater_and_lesser_measures_strikes_us_if_we_may_say_so_as_just_a_little_stupid\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\"  >&#8230;&#8230;For our own part, we have no quarrel with those who are abolitionist only, or with those who are restrictionist only; it is for each to do what he or she can. But we hope that members of the Humanitarian League will strive, wherever feasible, to adopt the fuller and wiser policy\u2014that is, to be both restrictionists and abolitionists at once. Humanitarians have a hard fight before them against the power of cruelty and oppression, and they cannot afford to refrain from using their intellects as well as their hearts. Stupidity, in such a contest, will retard the noblest cause. And the recrimination that goes on between the advocates of greater and lesser measures strikes us, if we may say so, as just a little stupid.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#_Published_Humanity_4_November_1900\" >. \nPublished: Humanity, 4, November 1900<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-4\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\"  >\u2026\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#If_anyone_would_like_more_information_please_send_an_email_to_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\"  >If anyone would like more information, please send an email to:\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#humanitarianleague_at_outlook_dot_com\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\"  >humanitarianleague (at) outlook (dot) com\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#%E2%80%93_or_message_me_through_HappyCow_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\"  >&#8211; or message me through\u00a0HappyCow\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#https_wwwhappycownetblogauthorJohnnySensible\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\"  >https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-5\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\"  >\u2026\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-balance-animal-rights-and-animal-welfare\/#A_1980s_pin\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\"  >A 1980s pin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Let_us_seriously_consider_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Let us seriously consider: &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_balance_animal_rights_and_animal_welfare\"><\/span>How to balance animal rights and animal welfare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_a_quote_from_a_2014_book_which_I_am_very_fond_of_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>First a quote from a 2014 book which I am very fond of &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">~ I ask myself\u00a0continuously how to balance the utopian vision of animal rights with\u00a0the pragmatic politics of animal welfare. For the sake of the animals,\u00a0I always take the side of rights over welfare; however, there are times,\u00a0particularly in the political arena, when welfare or regulation is the\u00a0only option available. As has often been said, politics is the art of the\u00a0possible. Nevertheless, I believe that any compromise must always\u00a0be situated in the context of ending animal cruelty and exploitation. ~<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kimstallwood.com\/growl\/praise\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Kim Stallwood<\/a><\/span> in <em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Growl<\/span><\/em>.<\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kims_book_is_essential_reading_for_anyone_concerned_about_animal_rights\"><\/span>Kim&#8217;s book is essential reading for anyone concerned about animal rights.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2026\u2026<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4>&#8230;&#8230;and now a quote from\u00a0a 1900 essay &#8211; which we were very happy to &#8216;find&#8217; &amp; add to our <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/our-etymological-past\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"  target=\"_blank\">Ernest Bell Library<\/a><\/span> collection. Henry S. Salt was a &#8216;forward thinker&#8217;.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">~ &#8230;&#8230;be both restrictionists and abolitionists at once. Humanitarians have a hard fight before them against the power of cruelty and oppression, and they cannot afford to refrain from using their intellects as well as their hearts. Stupidity, in such a contest, will retard the noblest cause. And the recrimination that goes on between the advocates of greater and lesser measures strikes us, if we may say so, as just a little stupid. ~<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.henrysalt.co.uk\/info\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Henry S. Salt<\/a><\/span> in his 1900 essay &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.henrysalt.co.uk\/bibliography\/essays\/restrictionists-and-abolitionists\" title=\"Stupidity, in such a contest, will retard the noblest cause.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Restrictionists and Abolitionists<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-2\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2026\u2026<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_more_depth_%E2%80%93_a_longer_excerpt_from_Growl_by_Kim_Stallwood\"><\/span>In more depth &#8211;\u00a0a longer excerpt from <em>Growl<\/em> by Kim Stallwood.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\">To read\u00a0Reviews of <em>Growl<\/em> please click &#8211; <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kimstallwood.com\/growl\/praise\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/ForFoxSakeSweatShirt.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9341 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/ForFoxSakeSweatShirt.jpg\" alt=\"ForFoxSakeSweatShirt\" width=\"580\" height=\"764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/ForFoxSakeSweatShirt.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/ForFoxSakeSweatShirt-228x300.jpg 228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kim_Stallwood_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CThis_photo_of_me_wearing_the_Hunt_Saboteurs_Association_sweat_shirt_%E2%80%98For_Fox_Sake_Stop_Hunting_was_taken_in_the_early_1980s_when_I_was_still_trying_to_discover_who_I_truly_was%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Kim Stallwood &#8211; &#8220;This photo of me wearing the Hunt Saboteurs Association sweat shirt, \u2018For Fox Sake Stop Hunting,\u2019 was taken in the early 1980s when I was still trying to discover who I truly was.&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_%E2%80%93_Growl_%E2%80%93_Chapter_10_%E2%80%93_The_Animal_Rights_Practice\"><\/span>From &#8211; <em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Growl<\/span><\/em> &#8211; Chapter 10 &#8211; The Animal Rights Practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"p176_%E2%80%93_179\"><\/span>p176 &#8211; 179<em>\u00a0<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 60px; text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6_I_promote_the_abolition_of_animal_exploitation_and_reject_its_regulation_I_base_my_position_on_the_sentience_of_animals_and_regard_veganism_as_the_moral_baseline_in_animal_rights_I_reject_violence_and_I_promote_veganism_I_consider_these_positions_not_only_compatible_with_a_definition_of_animal_rights_consistent_with_the_four_key_values_but_a_practical_and_pragmatic_way_of_leading_to_positive_social_and_political_change_for_animals\"><\/span>&#8230;&#8230; I promote\u00a0the abolition of animal exploitation and reject its regulation. I base\u00a0my position on the sentience of animals and regard veganism as the\u00a0moral baseline in animal rights. I reject violence and I promote veganism.\u00a0I consider these positions not only compatible with a definition\u00a0of animal rights consistent with the four key values but a\u00a0practical and pragmatic way of leading to positive social and political\u00a0change for animals.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 60px; text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Im_reminded_of_Frances_Power_Cobbe_the_founder_of_BUAV_and_framer_of_its_mission_%E2%80%98The_aim_of_the_Union_is_to_oppose_vivisection_absolutely_and_entirely_and_to_demand_its_complete_prohibition_by_law_without_attempts_at_compromise_of_any_kind_Westacott_1949_204_These_are_stirring_words%E2%80%94a_rallying_cry_to_fire_up_even_the_toughest_abolitionist_and_animal-rightist%E2%80%94from_a_charismatic_individual_who_adopted_a_fundamentalist_position_in_order_to_hold_fast_to_a_heroic_ideal\"><\/span>I\u2019m reminded of Frances Power Cobbe, the founder of BUAV, and\u00a0framer of its mission: \u2018The aim of the Union is to oppose vivisection\u00a0absolutely and entirely, and to demand its complete prohibition by\u00a0law, without attempts at compromise of any kind\u2019 (Westacott, 1949:\u00a0204). These are stirring words\u2014a rallying cry to fire up even the\u00a0toughest abolitionist and animal-rightist\u2014from a charismatic individual\u00a0who adopted a fundamentalist position in order to hold fast to\u00a0a heroic ideal.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 60px; text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yet_Cobbe_was_neither_a_vegan_nor_a_vegetarian_and_shes_just_one_of_many_examples_of_individuals_throughout_history_who_held_out_an_absolutist_position_in_one_area_but_compromised_in_other_aspects_of_their_life_Perhaps_one_day_everyone_will_subscribe_to_an_entire_array_of_absolutist_positions_on_the_human_and_animal_condition_But_Im_not_holding_my_breath_and_Im_not_entirely_sure_that_Id_like_to_be_among_them\"><\/span>Yet Cobbe was neither a vegan nor a vegetarian, and she\u2019s just one\u00a0of many examples of individuals throughout history who held out an\u00a0absolutist position in one area but compromised in other aspects of\u00a0their life. Perhaps one day everyone will subscribe to an entire array\u00a0of absolutist positions on the human and animal condition. But I\u2019m\u00a0not holding my breath, and I\u2019m not entirely sure that I\u2019d like to be\u00a0among them.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 60px; text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_inhabit_a_world_in_which_a_universal_absolutist_ethics_is_not_realistically_achievable_Ive_already_mentioned_the_danger_of_people_becoming_obsessed_with_perfection_and_finding_fault_with_individuals_and_organisations_trying_to_achieve_reform_Ive_yet_to_find_these_individuals_successfully_implementing_programmes_to_the_same_standards_they_demand_of_everyone_else_In_the_end_the_fundamentalist_abolitionist_view_of_animal_rights_is_more_about_the_need_to_be_in_the_position_of_permanent_opposition_than_actually_building_coalitions_and_the_infrastructure_that_will_take_power\"><\/span>We inhabit a world in which a universal absolutist ethics is not\u00a0realistically achievable. I\u2019ve already mentioned the danger of people\u00a0becoming obsessed with perfection and finding fault with individuals\u00a0and organisations trying to achieve reform. I\u2019ve yet to find these\u00a0individuals successfully implementing programmes to the same standards\u00a0they demand of everyone else. In the end, the fundamentalist\u00a0abolitionist view of animal rights is more about the need to be in the\u00a0position of permanent opposition than actually building coalitions\u00a0and the infrastructure that will take power.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 60px; text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Life_is_messy_complex_and_difficult_We_make_compromises_all_the_time_History_demonstrates_that_most_perhaps_even_all_freedom_fighters_and_social_change_agents_were_flawed_or_had_moral_blind_spots_Martin_Luther_King_Jr_1929%E2%80%931968_was_a_womaniser_Gandhi_had_dubious_relationships_with_his_grandnieces_Nelson_Mandela_1918%E2%80%932013_supported_and_may_even_have_committed_property_damage_If_these_individuals_werent_perfect_why_should_animal_activists_be_Focusing_on_the_destination_rather_than_the_journey_gets_too_many_of_us_into_trouble_Even_the_most_assiduous_vegan_will_have_used_perhaps_unwittingly_an_animal_product_even_if_its_the_body_of_the_ground-up_animal_in_the_tarmac_they_drive_upon\"><\/span>Life is messy, complex, and difficult. We make compromises all\u00a0the time. History demonstrates that most, perhaps even all, freedom\u00a0fighters and social change agents were flawed or had moral blind\u00a0spots. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929\u20131968) was a womaniser; Gandhi\u00a0had dubious relationships with his grandnieces; Nelson Mandela\u00a0(1918\u20132013) supported and may even have committed property damage.\u00a0If these individuals weren\u2019t perfect, why should animal activists\u00a0be? Focusing on the destination rather than the journey gets too\u00a0many of us into trouble. Even the most assiduous vegan will have\u00a0used (perhaps unwittingly) an animal product, even if it\u2019s the body of\u00a0the ground-up animal in the tarmac they drive upon.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 60px; text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_the_case_of_animal_protection_I_have_even_less_control_over_determining_what_we_might_call_a_vegan_outcome_Im_mindful_that_I_may_have_to_make_political_compromises_along_the_way_I_ask_myself_continuously_how_to_balance_the_utopian_vision_of_animal_rights_with_the_pragmatic_politics_of_animal_welfare_For_the_sake_of_the_animals_I_always_take_the_side_of_rights_over_welfare_however_there_are_times_particularly_in_the_political_arena_when_welfare_or_regulation_is_the_only_option_available_As_has_often_been_said_politics_is_the_art_of_the_possible_Nevertheless_I_believe_that_any_compromise_must_always_be_situated_in_the_context_of_ending_animal_cruelty_and_exploitation\"><\/span>In the case of animal protection, I have even less control over\u00a0determining what we might call a vegan outcome. I\u2019m mindful that I\u00a0may have to make political compromises along the way. I ask myself\u00a0continuously how to balance the utopian vision of animal rights with\u00a0the pragmatic politics of animal welfare. For the sake of the animals,\u00a0I always take the side of rights over welfare; however, there are times,\u00a0particularly in the political arena, when welfare or regulation is the\u00a0only option available. As has often been said, politics is the art of the\u00a0possible. Nevertheless, I believe that any compromise must always\u00a0be situated in the context of ending animal cruelty and exploitation.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-3\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2026\u2026<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4>Now we again jump back to 1900 &amp; see more of what <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animals_rights_salt_1892\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Henry S. Salt was \u201c\u2026The First Writer To Consider The Issue Of Animal Rights Explicitly, As Opposed To Better Animal Welfare.\u201d\"  target=\"_blank\">Henry S. Salt<\/a><\/span> had to say on the same topic!<\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.henrysalt.co.uk\/bibliography\/essays\/restrictionists-and-abolitionists\" title=\"Restrictionists and Abolitionists by Henry S. Salt\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Restrictionists and Abolitionists\u00a0by Henry S. Salt<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/henry_salt.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9340 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/henry_salt.jpg\" alt=\"henry_salt\" width=\"580\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/henry_salt.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/henry_salt-278x300.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px; text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_saying_a_few_words_on_a_question_which_is_always_more_or_less_rife_among_reformers_and_is_unfortunately_and_as_we_think_unnecessarily_a_cause_of_dissension_among_some_humane_workers_today_we_must_disclaim_any_intention_of_speaking_dogmatically_or_as_partisans_So_far_from_wishing_to_lay_down_any_hard_and_fast_principle_we_hold_that_the_acceptance_or_refusal_of_compromise%E2%80%94the_adoption_or_rejection_of_what_are_called_%E2%80%9Clesser_measures%E2%80%9D%E2%80%94is_a_matter_of_policy_not_principle_and_must_he_settled_by_each_individual_or_each_society_according_to_conditions_and_circumstances_since_what_is_advisable_in_one_case_may_not_be_so_in_another_What_we_deprecate_is_not_diversity_of_methods_for_that_in_the_long_run_may_even_be_beneficial_to_the_cause_but_the_misunderstanding_which_is_apt_to_arise_between_%E2%80%9Crestrictionists%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9Cabolitionists%E2%80%9D_when_the_advocates_of_%E2%80%9Clesser_measures%E2%80%9D_are_viewed_on_the_one_hand_as_merely_tinkering_at_reform_while_on_the_other_hand_the_%E2%80%9Call_or_nothing%E2%80%9D_party_is_pronounced_unpractical_and_extreme_There_is_need_we_think_of_clearer_and_more_dispassionate_judgement_on_this_matter_usually_discussed_in_far_too_heated_a_spirit_we_propose_therefore_to_set_down_a_few_reasons_why_as_it_seems_to_us_the_two_parties_should_regard_each_other_not_as_rivals_but_as_allies%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>In saying a few words on a question which is always more or less rife among reformers, and is unfortunately (and, as we think, unnecessarily) a cause of dissension among some humane workers today, we must disclaim any intention of speaking dogmatically or as partisans. So, far from wishing to lay down any hard and fast principle, we hold that the acceptance or refusal of compromise\u2014the adoption or rejection of what are called \u201clesser measures\u201d\u2014is a matter of policy, not principle, and must he settled by each individual, or each society, according to conditions and circumstances, since what is advisable in one case may not be so in another. What we deprecate is not diversity of methods (for that, in the long run, may even be beneficial to the cause), but the misunderstanding which is apt to arise between \u201crestrictionists\u201d and \u201cabolitionists\u201d, when the advocates of \u201clesser measures\u201d are viewed on the one hand as merely tinkering at reform, while on the other hand the \u201call or nothing\u201d party is pronounced unpractical and extreme. There is need, we think, of clearer and more dispassionate judgement on this matter, usually discussed in far too heated a spirit; we propose, therefore, to set down a few reasons why, as it seems to us, the two parties should regard each other not as rivals but as allies&#8230;&#8230;.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center; padding-left: 30px;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.henrysalt.co.uk\/bibliography\/essays\/restrictionists-and-abolitionists\" title=\"Full article - Restrictionists and Abolitionists by Henry S. Salt\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">&#8230;&#8230;..CLICK HERE to read the rest of the article&#8230;&#8230;..<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px; text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6For_our_own_part_we_have_no_quarrel_with_those_who_are_abolitionist_only_or_with_those_who_are_restrictionist_only_it_is_for_each_to_do_what_he_or_she_can_But_we_hope_that_members_of_the_Humanitarian_League_will_strive_wherever_feasible_to_adopt_the_fuller_and_wiser_policy%E2%80%94that_is_to_be_both_restrictionists_and_abolitionists_at_once_Humanitarians_have_a_hard_fight_before_them_against_the_power_of_cruelty_and_oppression_and_they_cannot_afford_to_refrain_from_using_their_intellects_as_well_as_their_hearts_Stupidity_in_such_a_contest_will_retard_the_noblest_cause_And_the_recrimination_that_goes_on_between_the_advocates_of_greater_and_lesser_measures_strikes_us_if_we_may_say_so_as_just_a_little_stupid\"><\/span>&#8230;&#8230;For our own part, we have no quarrel with those who are abolitionist only, or with those who are restrictionist only; it is for each to do what he or she can. But we hope that members of the Humanitarian League will strive, wherever feasible, to adopt the fuller and wiser policy\u2014that is, to be both restrictionists and abolitionists at once. Humanitarians have a hard fight before them against the power of cruelty and oppression, and they cannot afford to refrain from using their intellects as well as their hearts. Stupidity, in such a contest, will retard the noblest cause. And the recrimination that goes on between the advocates of greater and lesser measures strikes us, if we may say so, as just a little stupid.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Published_Humanity_4_November_1900\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Published: Humanity, 4, November 1900<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-4\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2026\u2026<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_anyone_would_like_more_information_please_send_an_email_to_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><strong>If anyone would like more information, please send an email to:\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"humanitarianleague_at_outlook_dot_com\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>humanitarianleague (at) outlook (dot) com\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_or_message_me_through_HappyCow_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><strong>&#8211; or message me through\u00a0HappyCow\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/\" style=\"color: #0000cc;\" title=\"Working to promote vegan businesses since 1978. Henry S. Salt Archive - researcher &amp; fundraiser. The Humanitarian League - researcher &amp; fundraiser. The Ernest Bell Library - archive manager. Collecting &amp; republishing historical material of vegetarianism and other humanitarian movements.\"  target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-5\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>\u2026\u2026<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/ForFoxSake.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9511 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/ForFoxSake.jpg\" alt=\"ForFoxSake\" width=\"576\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/ForFoxSake.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/ForFoxSake-300x273.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_1980s_pin\"><\/span><strong>A 1980s pin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let us seriously consider: &#8211; How to balance animal rights and animal welfare? First a quote from a 2014 book which I am very fond of &#8211; ~ I ask myself\u00a0continuously how to balance the utopian vision of animal rights with\u00a0the pragmatic politics of animal welfare. For the sake of the animals,\u00a0I always take the side of rights over welfare; however, there are times,\u00a0particularly in the political arena, when welfare or regulation is the\u00a0only option available. As has often been said, politics is the art of the\u00a0possible. Nevertheless, I believe that any compromise must always\u00a0be situated in the context of ending animal cruelty and exploitation. ~ &#8211; Kim Stallwood in Growl. Kim&#8217;s book is essential reading for anyone concerned about animal rights. \u2026\u2026 &#8230;&#8230;and now a quote from\u00a0a 1900 essay &#8211; which we were very happy to &#8216;find&#8217; &amp; add to our Ernest Bell Library collection. Henry S. Salt was a &#8216;forward thinker&#8217;. ~ &#8230;&#8230;be both restrictionists and abolitionists at once. Humanitarians have a hard fight before them against the power of cruelty and oppression, and they cannot afford to refrain from using their intellects as well as their hearts. Stupidity, in such a contest, will retard the noblest cause. 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First a quote from a 2014 book which I am very fond of &#8211; ~ I ask myself\u00a0continuously how to balance the utopian vision of animal rights with\u00a0the pragmatic politics of animal welfare. For the sake of the animals,\u00a0I always take the side of rights over welfare; however, there are times,\u00a0particularly in the political arena, when welfare or regulation is the\u00a0only option available. As has often been said, politics is the art of the\u00a0possible. Nevertheless, I believe that any compromise must always\u00a0be situated in the context of ending animal cruelty and exploitation. ~ &#8211; Kim Stallwood in Growl. Kim&#8217;s book is essential reading for anyone concerned about animal rights. \u2026\u2026 &#8230;&#8230;and now a quote from\u00a0a 1900 essay &#8211; which we were very happy to &#8216;find&#8217; &amp; add to our Ernest Bell Library collection. Henry S. 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