Concept of sentience impact moral reasoning about rights

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1. How does the concept of sentience impact moral reasoning about the rights of animals? In your response, define sentience and give at least three examples of how this compact impacts ethical decisions about animals.

2. What is the difference between involuntary and voluntary euthanasia? Give at least one example of each type that illustrates your response. Explain the difference between active and passive euthanasia, and provide examples for each. Which type of euthanasia was John Kevorkian convicted for murder—involuntary active, involuntary passive, voluntary active, or voluntary passive?

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