... and in lawsuits. Most Americans apparently would find it a great legal and philosophical stretch to grant animals the same rights as humans. 20 percent donate to animal welfare organizations. A large majority, nearly 70 percent, according to some polls, approves of animal research, particularly if it advances medical sciences. The Congress of Technology Assessment estimates scientists use 17-22 million vertebrate ... not require that commercial breeder of these rodents be registered, or the USDA's Animal and Plant Inspection Service(APHIS) inspect such establishments(Gordon,A1). These l...

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... monkeys, and other animals suffer in products tests that lead to blindness, severe burns, and eventual death." (Newkirk p. 10) Out of all of the companies which subject their products to animal testing, Procter & Gamble Inc. is the largest and kills the most animals: In Procter & Gamble (P&G), cosmetic and household product testing, caustic chemicals are forced into rabbits' eyes and applied ... make the animals stand on their hind legs. Elephants are often beaten until they follow their trainers' instructions." (Kiley p. 15) Elephants are possibly the most abused animal in the entertain...

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