"We all love the environment, but we have placed creatures above people. A rat is a rat"

In this quote, Sonny Bono is expressing his belief that society typically prioritizes the well-being of animals and the environment over that of humans. He recommends that while it is very important to take care of the environment, we should not forget the value and importance of human life. Bono's declaration "a rat is a rat" suggests that no matter just how much we might like and safeguard certain animals, they are still simply animals and ought to not rise above people. This quote works as a reminder to strike a balance in between taking care of the environment and valuing human life.