Animal Rights, or Animal Welfare?

Do you know the difference between AR (Animal Rights)and AW (Animal Welfare)? Do you know how these two different viewpoints could affect you personally? I have just been reading a very interesting website called Americans Supporting Animal Ownership. It gives information on the difference between AR and AW:
"Animal Rights is based on the idea that humans must not use or own animals at all. The organizations who support this philosophy work by changing the laws to eliminate the raising of farm animals for food and clothing, hunting, trapping, fishing, rodeos, circuses, zoos, the use of animals in lifesaving research, and the breeding and ownership of all animals as pets and companions. They are even against the use of guide dogs and service dogs."
"Animal Welfare is based on the principles of humane care and use of animals. When one supports the idea of animal welfare it means they believe that humans have the right to use animals and own them, but with that use and ownership they must take responsibility to provide proper and humane care and treatment. Organizations that support animal welfare are those who work to improve the treatment and well-being of animals."
In my personal experience with these two groups, I find these two statements to be very true. I myself am a supporter of the AW group. I have seen and heard AR supporters state quite seriously that if there was a human child, and an animal, both in a burning building, they would save the animal first. Now, let me get one thing straight right off the bat. I adore animals. I get quite physically sick when I see evidence of animal neglect or abuse, and since I am involved in animal rescue I see it far more than I want to.
But never, ever, EVER would I put any animal's life above that of a human being! To think that AR supporters would put more importance on the life of one of my cats, dogs or poultry than that of one of my children makes me sick in a different way-with anger.
To summarize, if you drink milk, eat eggs, or eat meat of any kind, you are considered a murderer by AR standards. And if you wear fur-Heaven help you, you sicko! Check out some of the quotes posted on the page link I posted above, and then do your own research. Understand the AR agenda, and know your rights.