The main idea of the section “The Legal Argument” is that Stephen M. Wise argues for the recognition of chimpanzees as "legal persons," advocating for their legal rights and protections similar to those of humans. While this argument has been rejected by the legal system so far, it indicates a growing movement that may lead to more lawsuits being filed in the future to challenge the current legal status of chimpanzees. The section highlights the tension between recognizing the rights of non-human animals and the prevailing legal framework, which currently does not categorize them as legal persons.
What is the main idea of the section “The Legal Argument?” Stephen M. Wise argued that a chimp is a “legal person” and should be treated as such. The question of whether a chimp should be treated as a “legal person” in the eyes of the law was rejected, but more lawsuits will be filed. Chimps should be treated the same as a “legal person.” Chimps are not human and therefore will not be treated as a “legal person.”
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