In the animal kingdom, chimps and other primates such as bonobos exhibit a high degree of intelligence. That is, relative to other animals but to the exclusion of man. Man is an animal with volition and other attributes which causes him to far exceed anything any other animal can do. I think that the use of animals, particularly chimps in various forms of entertainment gives them human-like characteristics that only exist only because of rigorous training. That causes people to identify them as having more intelligence than they actually have. However, this does not mean that we should treat them in any way except with loving care. Because they have no volition they are innocent and must always be treated as such.

What a ridiculous statement.

I saw the made for TV movie. Lindsay Lohan played the chimp.

I still remember that news story about some lady's fully grown chimp getting mad and ripping her best friend's face off.
What an animal! What a beast!
What a creature feature horror show!

Yes, in decisions where rocks are involved the government would have to empanel a group of rocks to decide the issue. This would definitely end the pet rock people. They would have to free their rocks. And no more skipping stones across a lake. Cruel and unusual punishment.

meanwhile, over at the Elephant Bar...

Curious George files appeal. Meets with Dream Team of Attorneys at local Banana Bar