"Publius" > wrote
> "Dutch" > wrote
>
>>> No tricks. I really do wonder what motivates you
>>> trolls. It boggles the mind really, to see you hanging
>>> out somewhere you hate and are hated.
>
>> Vegans are an interesting bunch. It's kind of like going to a zoo and
>> watching the monkeys perform.
>
> It might be helpful if some of SN's critics would advance some arguments
> against her position, rather than merely slinging mud at her.

There has been a veritable litany of arguments against her "position", such
as it is, by me, Jay Santos, usual suspect, and others. You ought to go back
and review them in the newsgroup alt.animals.ethics. There are several
active threads involved. If you limit Reply to's to alt.philosophy however
you aren't going to see what you claim to want to see.

> Are (at least some) non-human animals moral agents?

Animals are generally seen as "moral patients", i.e. they deserve moral
consideration from humans but are not obligated to reciprocate.

> Do they have any any
> moral status at all?

Of course, see above.

> If "yes" to either, what duties do we (as moral
> agents) have to them?

That varies widely, depending on the specific relationaship. With respect
to domesticated animals, humans have an obligation to provide food, shelter,
protection from danger and other basic needs. Pets have social needs as
well. Humans generally have a moral obligation in my opinion to treat
animals with some compassion and respect.