Charlottesville Rally Undermines Animal Rights

I was wondering whether the Charlottesville rally and the violence that followed in any way impacted upon the world of cats. They seemed very far apart until I received an email from Nathan Winograd. He says that the tools of democracy and the shared values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are used for the benefit of animals. I’d say that democracy fosters animal rights. It encourages people to see animals as equals.

Nathan Winograd writes this:

“The cruel and vile views of white supremacists on display and the violence against innocent people standing up to tyranny and hate are an anathema to every value I hold dear, and everything I have dedicated my life to: compassion, kindness, justice, and equality, not just for all humans, but for animals, too.”

There is a connection between Charlottesville and animals. It is the undermining of democracy. It is a reminder of the presence of the alt-right, fascists, an armed militia which shows us the ugly underbelly of America society. It is very depressing I’m sure to Nathan Winograd. He has fought for many years for animal rights and no-kill animal shelters.

He sees:

“the girders underlying our democracy and system of government, the very tools used so successfully by prior movements for greater justice under siege at and by the highest levels of our government.”

Is it fair to argue that Supremacism includes the attitude that humans (a species) is superior to and must dominate animals? That is my understanding. If I am correct Charlotesville is a worrying event for animal advocates.