Proposer: “We support the wellbeing of dogs.” Delegate A: “And cats? Can we include cats?” Chairperson: “Yes, of course. We support the wellbeing of dogs and cats.”

Delegate B: “Why are you taking such an exclusionary approach, focusing just on the needs of cats and dogs? I suspect this is yet another attempt to favour dogs and cats at the expense of other animals. It is a conspiracy.” Chair: “OK, let’s try the following: We support the wellbeing of all animals.”..

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