Since the ancient Greek and Roman days, animals have been used for experimentation for the benefits of humans such as education, biomedical research and consumer product testing. And for the past three decades, animal testing has become an intense public controversy. Today, the controversy has turned into a debate on the issue: Is animal testing for the benefits of humans ethical? Many people say that animal testing is acceptable such as Michael Allen Fox, Author of the case for animal experimentation. He defends his beliefs by saying “Rather it is that human welfare is a more vital concern than animal welfare and deserves more of our dedication because humans are more important than animals.” (p.5). However many people would not agree with that statement, such as Lorenz Lutherer and Margaret Simon, authors of Targeted, the anatomy of animal attack. Lutherer and Simon advocate

their beliefs by saying “…all sentient beings – that is any living organism that has a nervous system and can sense discomfort – has the right to not sense discomfort.” (p.3). Both sides are very valid arguments and can be equally debated.

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The people who are against animal testing feel that the public is not educated on what goes on when animals are being experimented on. Companies such as proctor and gamble who make laundry detergents (tide) and shampoo and conditioner test their products on rabbits to make sure that the products don’t harm the skin or eyes. The

animal protection, but also for economic reasons.” (p. 3). When Jacquie Calnan was asked about what she thinks about the people who are against testing on animals in the in the October 14, 1998 edition of the Washington Times she replied “Perhaps animal rights groups and others opposed to medical research with animals should take a moment to ponder the consequences of denying scientists access to the invaluable tool of animal research in their quest for cures for AIDS, cancer, spinal cord injuries, Alzheimer’s, coronary disease and other illnesses.” With out animals our medical research would be far behind our time. There is a common misconception that many people have; they think that the animals used in testing are treated very bad and are kept in unsanitary conditions. The medical researchers say that this is not true. They are kept in clean cages and have an endless supply of food and water. Another misconception medical researcher say is not true is the pain factor in animals. They say that animals do not feel pain the way we do its not as bad. They argue that if the animal seems to be in severe pain the scientists are required to put them down with anesthesia.

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