Animal testing is contentious. Responsible practices are essential and animal cruelty is disgusting. But true animal testing, the use of animal models to test medical treatments in development that could help mankind, is essential. How else would the average lifespan of people in Europe be 70 plus years? Treatments for the world’s most prevalent diseases have all had, at some stage of their development, tests in animals and animal cells. Fact.
It is therefore delightful to see the news that five callous, sadistic and malicious animal rights campaigners have been jailed (see here). The group intimidated individuals from Huntingdon Life Sciences by delivering false letter bombs, amongst other disgraceful activities. Hopefully time in prison will allow them to reflect and develop a more balanced view of the world. Hopefully they will have a headache and take an aspirin.
Monday, October 25, 2010
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