Do you have the means to choose freely?

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Originally Posted by Magnum13

We all are given free will, it is what seperates us from animals, we have souls. Our freedom may be limited by the law, but we still can make the decision either way, our consiquences may be severe, though. We have the ability to choose, from the smallest thing like what you will have for breakfast, to the outcome of your desicions on your life. To put this as plainly as possible, you may choose, but do your best to choose wisely. We are human, so we are gifted to choose our paths, we just must do our best to think of consiquinces first before we act.

Since we ARE animals, I would think it's a longshot to assume other animals cannot choose as well. I would think all animals have conscious ability and can perceive and choose at will. However, the cognitive abilities that seperate us give us completely different perceptions of reality.