figure of speech. i am not dismissing them from anything.No, they were evil human beings who made evil choices. When we call such people "animals," we are (unknowingly) dismissing them from their humanity. I won't do that.
We do the same thing when we call someone crazy due to their acts.
others may, but not me.
nevertheless, we call 'em like we see 'em. we pick any words we think fits.
for me, a topic for a different thread I think.