The use of animals is research sounds and maybe cruel, but
the knowledge gained afterwards about a certain issue can be very rewarding. These four reasons can summarize why the need for animal research: legal or
ethical restrictions prevent certain kinds of research on humans, the
underlying mechanisms of behavior are similar across species and sometimes
easier to study in a nonhuman species, what we learn about animals sheds light
on human evolution, and we are interested in animals for their own sake. The
use of animals in research to learn how the brain functions is many times an
ethical debate between abolitionists and animal researchers. Though committees
like the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee make sure to minimize pain
and discomfort in specific procedures for animals. Animals used for research
are cared for and put in as little distress as possible with all the laws and
regulations countries set for research to be done. With this research can be
conducted and there is medical advances which can help save many lives. I
cannot quite understand why people against animal use in research react so
violently towards researchers. All they are doing is helping to improve the lives of
many others.
I agree with your post on how animal research can benefit the human race, but not all of the time are the animal subjects treated the right way. That's why the abolitionists have a problem to begin with. Although, not all animals are treated unfairly, but I can see where they are coming from. I agree it is okay for animals to be used for research benefits that outweigh the costs of the animals being hurt a little...
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ReplyDeleteI also agree that the benefits from animal research can definitely outweigh the costs. Animals should be treated fairly, but in order for there to be advances in modern science and medicine -- a very fine line between what is viewed as acceptable and unacceptable has been drawn. That's why there are minimalists and abolitionists. Although, I also do not see why some abolitionists need to act so violently against animal researchers. It's as if they behave vengefully or with retaliation in mind. It's not like these animal researchers are only out there to purposely harm these animals in some sinister manner. I believe most animal researchers if not all are working towards a greater good and are trying to make the world a better place.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you. I am for animal testing if it brings benefit to humanity. Even the medication that has been given to animals to save their lives has to go through certain animal testing. Abolitionist have just taken it too far when it comes to animal rights. Good Blog.
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