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many of these animals produce extra products as a result of the genetic manipulation.

I would argue that breeding these animals to produce more than they need is a form of exploitation. Sure, on an individual level you can look at a modern cow and say she doesn't need all the milk she produces. But zooming out, you see a millennia old process of exploiting animals to produce more than they need. Breeding of defects is a thing that exists on a spectrum. Sure, we can't let these animals into the wilderness, but we can stopp breeding them.

But than again: killing spongebob would demoralize the whole free world

Reminds me of the "watch for children" signs which sound like a better deal tbh