New Zealand river granted same legal rights as human being

[Freedom~Sprite]

No, it is not a joke.

New Zealand river granted same legal rights as human being
After 140 years of negotiation, Māori tribe wins recognition for Whanganui river, meaning it must be treated as a living entity

 

[JackRT]

Well, in the USA corporations are now treated as "persons" --- boggles the mind doesn't?

 

[Freedom~Sprite]

Well, in the USA corporations are now treated as "persons" --- boggles the mind doesn't?

Not the way this world is going. Would have say 30 years ago or so. But today, not so much.