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I'd argue yes. They're clearly capable of self-awareness. They can both understand and, with tools such as sign language, communicate with us. They grasp concepts such as death and empathy, create tools, can think in abstract terms, can tell stories both true and imaginary, and generally display all the core aspects of what I'd consider personhood. Sure they'll never be as intelligent as a full grown healthy human, but neither do many human beings. I'd argue they should have at least the same rights as children, if not more, and the same should go for other animals such as parrots, elephants, corvids, pigs, many cetaceans, and any other beings found to display these traits of personhood. Perhaps, one day, even artificial beings will become complex and aware enough to qualify. And when they do, I will support rights for them as well.
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