The main idea of the section “The Legal Argument” is that Stephen M. Wise argues for the recognition of chimpanzees as "legal persons," asserting that they should have similar legal rights as humans. Although this argument was rejected in court, it suggests that the fight for legal recognition and protection for chimps will continue, with more lawsuits expected to be filed in the future.
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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