In January two thousand one, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) high production volume chemicals testing initiative. ... Before the vaccines can be approved, however, they need to undergo testing on laboratory animals (Medical Letter). ... Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA. 10 Nov. 2002: 11. ...
One argument against medical research on animals is the extreme cruelty that an animal undergoes during testing. ... Another argument against medical research on animals is the inconsistencies of the effects that a drug tested on animals will have on humans. ... Another way that animals are experiencing horrifying treatment is that they are being injected with various diseases. ... Another reason which makes animal research unnecessary is that there are cheaper and more humane ways to carry out medical research. ... According to the Webster's Dictionary, humane treatment is marked by ...
Many medical treatments and procedures have been developed from experiments on animals. ... Medical doctors practice new operating techniques such as transplants on animals. ... That is why the U.S. gives at least five billion tax dollars to conduct medical experiments on animals each year. ... Although some animal testing may be unavoidable, treatment of our furry little friends should be as merciful as possible. ...
As an animal rights proponent, my commitment is to stand firm against the unjust cruelty and inhumane treatment of all animals. ... Many farm animals used in the production of food, and factory food products go through horrendous and inhumane treatment. ... The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Americans for Responsible Medical Advancement, disagree with dog labs which many medical schools use, arguing that there are more humane and applicable options to animal dissection. ... Harvard University Medical school no longer uses dog labs. ... Therefore, we as humans should ...
There are around 500 billion animals in the world. 65 billion of these animals are used, abused and killed for entertainment, clothing, and military experimentation, medical testing and breeding (Answers.com). ... Or should we face the facts and take responsibility for the inhumane treatment of animals that we so selfishly portray on them every single day? ... The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), are constantly fighting against the cruelty of animals and raising awareness on the pain and suffering millions of humans bestow upon animals daily. ... Not only does PETA use the medi...
Rabbits immobilized in wooden stocks with ulcers in their eyes; baby seals being clubbed over the head, and the infamous shock treatment. ... Laboratory research involving animals is cruel and merciless treatment of helpless creatures. ... As a result of pressures from animal advocacy groups such as PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and AAVS (American Anti-Vivisection Society), a number of large corporations have ceased all animal testing in recent years. ... Alternatives to animal tests are efficient and reliable, both for cosmetics and household product tests...
When Gandhi spoke to the Vegetarian Society in England in 1931, he said that he would never eat meat even in the face of death: "If anybody said that I should die if I did not take beef-tea or mutton, even under medical advice, I would prefer death." ... " Peter Singer, in his book, "Animal Liberation," states that the basic principle of equality does not require equal or identical treatment; it requires equal consideration. ...
