Blimey Frag, I can honestly say this is the first and possibly only time I can say that what you have said in this thread is pretty much exactly my opinion.

Though you may not agree with this bit..

My take on animals as a whole I get a lot of stick for, especially with my family. I love animals, my dog was as much a part of my family as my sisters, the whole family mourned the loss of her as much as my grandfather when he passed away - and her ashes are on the mantlepiece! - however though I may love animals there is one huge thing which makes them different to us. They are not humans. Simple as that and because of that they do not have rights like we do and if all the animals in the world had to be killed for a cure of cancer to be found, I wouldn't hesitate for a second. I am for the equality, rights and liberty of the human species, if animals are needed to be tested on in labs for this to happen, for cures of illness' to be found then I have zero problem with it. The only line I draw is when there is uneccesary and cruel treatment, for no purpose. As for battery farming, I have no problem with it. Call me unethical or cruel, fine. But providing cheap, needed food for the poorer in society - to me - is a clear priority over the lives of chickens.