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[–] 8 points 2 weeks ago* (5 children)

I think in fantasy you do have what can only be called non-human people. The definition for the word "person" tends to include "human," but only because in real life human persons are the only ones that are known to exist.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 weeks ago

    Sadly, in the US, we have non-human persons. They're called corporations, and for the moment they have more rights than humans do.

    Furries count as human persons, even if they identify as another kind of beastie.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

    I've had enough non-human friends that I extend the definition to other animals. I've personally known dogs and cats that display remarkable personality and emotional intelligence, not to mention all the great examples of non-human animal communication and love available online. Animals are such people, when you get to know them.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

    Same, personhood isn’t limited to humans. If you can be a best friend or confidant or true co-companion that is mutually beneficial and mutually understood, that’s all I need to know there’s a person in there. I’ll even extend it to other animals that exhibit complex thought, considerations, relflective behavior, but I don’t push that on other human people, if they want to join me in doing so, they’re my kind of people. The more the merrier. I feel bad for people who can’t see animals that earned their friendship as fiends, as people.

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