Stem Cell Hypocrisy

I have a wild theory, if you can call it such.

We've all heard the uproar over the President's veto of the embryonic stem cell legislation. My theory, or whatever is this:

The left/PETA type always argue for the rights of animals. Those stupid little creatures that can't EVER care for themselves. Of course, don't get me wrong, I love animals- have two myself- but I won't ever consider an animal superior to a human being. The left/PETA type demand stop testing "POTENTIAL" life saving drugs/medical procedures, etc..... on animals. You know, it's cruel and inhumane treatment (Oh, boo hoo); or a number of other reasons.

Consider this paragraph for a second:

"Daily, thousands of wild animals die as a result of shrinking habitats and other human-imposed dangers. Daily, millions of domestic animals die from abuse, neglect, overpopulation (euthanasia) and factory farming."

Or this:

"What do the above-mentioned have in common? All are sentient souls who have the ability to feel pain, fear, hope and loss. The above-mentioned cherish life and consider their lives of the utmost importance. All suffering is the same."

BUT, they argue WE NEED embryonic stem cells to discover "POTENTIAL" live saving cures to a number of diseases.

So, it is ok to test on a human life, but not on animals? The same notion applies with abortion, it is ok to kill a human through abortion, but hunting and fishing are evil and cruel and inhumane?

The life of an animal is FAR more important than that of the unborn (think the spotted owl debate). Kill a human life, it's a choice; kill a animal it's a crime.