(2003-05-19) — Despite a scientist’s claim that genetic similarities should place chimpanzees in the same taxonomic genus as humans, U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, R-PA, will introduce a bill this week making it illegal to call a chimp ‘Homo’.
Morris Goodman of Wayne State University in Detroit puts chimps close enough to humans for them to become practically indistinguishable. But Sen. Santorum said it’s important to maintain the legal distinction between man (Homo Sapiens) and chimp (Pan troglodytes).
“If a chimp is a Homo,” said the Senator, “Then it’s only a matter of time before someone starts lobbying to get health insurance for same-genus domestic partners.”

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