I'm noticing a distinct lack of answer coupled with putting words in my mouth. It's a simple Yes or No question. Not like it's difficult. You're an intelligent, informed, unbiased person, it should be easy to answer.

Watch, I'll do it. "Are my beliefs perfect and without flaw? No. What are their flaws? The ability to measure meaningful levels of intelligence in animals that would place them on a similar tier to humans is not concrete, therefore there are very likely several species that should be given the same considerations that we would to our early ancestors if we encountered them during their evolution. That does not mean we extend that consideration to all animals, but it could be extended to some."