11/27 State your opinion on animal rights.

Just because animals can't speak up for themselves, that doesn't mean we can take advantage of them.
* speak up for oneself: speak in support of, 스스로를 변호하다.
ex> There was no independent body to speak up for press freedoms.

I'm a strong advocate of animal rights.
* advocate: a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy

We as human beings should treat our furry friends with more compassion.
* furry: covered with fur
* compassion: sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
ex> With a little bit of compassion, we can help many people around the world.

Many medical and cosmetic products were tested on animals.
ex> When I choose a lipstick, I test it on the back of my hand first.

~ working out the kinks of a new product.
* work out: 개선하다, 해결하다.
* kink: a sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise staight.
ex> take care to avoid kinking the wire.

Even worse is people killing beautiful creatures for the sake of fashion!

We can find more humane ways of killing animals that are raised for meat.
* humane way: 인도적인/인간적인 방법
* be raised for: ~의 목적으로 길러지다.
ex> I believe there are more humane ways to conduct animal testing.

@ I have reservations.  예약했어요.
* It's under Kim.  예약자 이름이 김이예요.