It is said that the lion is the king of the jungle, as the shark supposedly rules the sea. Should we, as humans, dominate animals for the supposed fact that we have a larger right over them? Animal experiments are conducted at every corner of planet. Whether it’s testing out new makeup products or a possible cure for a lethal disease, they exist all around. In class, I came across a picture of mouse. Not just any mouse—a genetically altered one. Its eyes and body were glowing due to an ultraviolet light and the pupils were a glaring chartreuse shade. It was disturbing to view. Experiments performed on animals that have done absolutely nothing wrong is a sick and tyrannical act to do—it needs to be stopped immediately. Animal experimentation is a cruel and unjust action to do, and it can wind up with permanent injuries or, in the worst case, dead. In 1962, an elephant named Tusko, was given a dosage of LSD merely to see its reaction. Lysergic acid diethylamide, otherwise better known as the …show more content…
Would you perform experiments on yourself? Would you perform experiments on yourself or your friends and family, fully aware that they are life-threatening? Scientists have crushed spines, sawed skulls open to embed wires in their brains, intentionally induced seizures, force-fed chemicals, grew tumors the same size as the animals’ body itself, and so much more to vulnerable animals. It’s nothing more than a matter of humanity. “But what if the shampoo stings my skin?” But what if the shampoo harms the animal? “Rats are easier to control than humans.” Nonetheless, animals should have rights, just like humans do. “It’s cool.” Is a guinea pig with a stomach pumped with lip gloss cool? Is an animal that’s been through numerous surgeries cool? It’s a sense of humanity—are you going to torment on a helpless and powerless animal? Or are you going to lend a hand to help the animals who are so desperately in need for a break from
Is animal testing really worth taking away animal’s valuable lives? No, I think it’s wrong, inhumane, and cruel. Animals have feelings like humans do and they should be treated with respect even though they are just animals.When animals are tested over time they live in cruel and harsh conditions. They are tied up and changed to their cages or devices they are being tested on. Almost all tests fail in humans and it is not worth sacrificing an animals life.Think about all the things animals have to go through all the harsh and cruel treatment.They are put in conditions where they are not allowed to eat or drink and move around. Is it really worth killing an animals for eyeliner that will never hit the market or for drugs that all fail in humans. So here are some of the reasons I think we should ban all animal testing.
Unlike in the past century, both views have finally reached an agreement in this debate: as of now, a limited amount of rodents, or primates, such as white mice and rhesus monkeys can be tested in the laboratory. Which begs the question, why are these selected fews continue to be subject in gruesome experiment unlike their brethren? Additionally, is their moral status is lesser than others fauna, and shouldn’t they instead receives the same respect as well ? In contrast, does the respect is mutual toward non-animal being, such as bacteria, or virus? Subsequently, these particular question acknowledges the weaknesses in the new conclusion of the debate. From the vast species of the animal kingdom, few primates and rodents species are chosen because these creatures are not domesticated by human. Evidently, it means that society does not have any cultural attachment to them, unlike others animal. As such, there isn’t any incentive to protect their rights. Likewise, microscopic organism, such as bacteria or virus are demonized as a pest, thus their moral rights are not values as well. However, it is far from the truth. Knowing the ongoing directions of the debate, it is imperative to better define the moral status of not only animal, but any living being altogether in order to establish a general code of conduct for future
Lysergic acid diethylamide was the first synthetic hallucinogen that was discovered. Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, better known as LSD and was first synthesized by Albert Hofmann on November 16, 1938. The discovery took place in Basel, Switzerland when Albert Hofmann joined Author Stroll’s pharmaceutical-chemical department of Sandoz Laboratories. This acid is found on ergot fungus; this type of fungus naturally grows on grains. Albert Hofmann studied ergot fungus with the hope to create a respiratory and circulatory stimulant. Hoffman began to lose interest since his research would not advance, so he decided to set it aside for approximately five years. On April 16, 1943 he decided to re-open the experiment and accidentally absorbed a small amount through his finger tips. That is when he discovered the true potential of LSD. He described the experience as:
Specific Purpose – To persuade my audience that animal testing is wrong and how other safer alternatives should be taken.
Animals are used as a part of experimentations in order to accomplish new openings. A few individuals think that it is satisfactory, while others contend that it is not moral to sacrifice animals for science. Estimated, that fifty to one hundred million of animals are used for tests in the world. Despite the significance of experiments, the quantity of animals and purpose of research are not under any control. Animals testing should be banned under a few circumstances; we can enhance the situation by using alternative ways such as replacement, reduction, and refinement according to International Society for Applied Ethology.
The ethics behind using animals for experiments and tests has been questioned and debated for years. Many people believe that animal experimentations can be crucial towards medical breakthroughs such as the cure for cancer, HIV/AIDS or asthma. Meanwhile others argue that animals that are used to test cosmetics such as make-up and perfumes are inhuman because is not going to help improve the human race. Animals suffer through multiple types of torture such as being forced to ingest poisonous chemicals, blinded, burned, stapled, and infected with disease viruses. Even though animal experimentation may be considered inhumane to many, animal experimentation is crucial to advancements in medical research and can lead to a better quality of life; on the other hand, animal experimentation should not be used to develop cosmetics because such experimentation is cruel and unnecessary.
Many people believe that animal cruelty is an acceptable consequence if done for scientific purposes or to sustain human economy. Just imagine yourself being a monkey, for a shampoo testing organization, being forced to take chemicals down your throat to see its effect, and if you didn’t die during this process, you would’ve been killed and dissected anyway to see what organs have been affected. All this needs to be done for what purpose? To make sure that someone could have the really needed necessity of having another great, lovely new shampoo that smells exactly like all the others in the market, just wonderful.
the fda reports that 92 our of every 100 drugs that pass animal tests fail in humans
Over 100 million animals are used in experiments; 95% of these animals end up dying. Animals are killed and mutilated for the sake of science. Some experiments can involve “blinding, severing of limbs, damaging brain, and ingesting various drugs.” (Coster,
“Over 1 million animals are burned, crippled, poisoned, and abused in U.S. labs” according to DoSomething.org. And although these animals may be considered protected under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) they are still able to be tortured and mistreated in labs. On top of all this, there is absolutely no guarantee that results and data collected from these procedures are accurate. Our anatomic builds are similar in ways but not at all interchangeable. Even though it has saved lives, animal experimentation should be banned because it is not a guarantee that these procedures are done pain free and humans and animals react differently to the medicines and chemicals used.
Hundreds of millions of animals die every year from animal testing in the United States. Innocent animals are used everyday in laboratories for biology advancements, medical training, curiosity-driven experimentation, and chemical, drug, food, and cosmetic testing. They are used to provide information to make better products that are safe for human use. Although animal experimentation has some benefits, the negatives outweigh the positives. Animal testing is killing off innocent beings for the possible human benefit, and with modern technology, there are alternative ways to test products that leave animals unharmed.
Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to act aganist animal testing because it is cruel and inhumane.
Animals have held an important spot in many of our lives. Some people look at animals as companions and others see them as a means of experimental research and medical advancement. With the interest to gain knowledge, physicians have dissected animals. The ethics of animal testing have always been questioned because humans do not want to think of animals on the same level as humans. Incapable of our thinking and unable to speak, animals do not deserve to be tested on by products and be conducted in experiments for our scientific improvement. Experimentation on animals is cruel, unfair, and does not have enough beneficial results to consider it essential.
Animal abuse for pets can range from neglecting to take care of the animal to the actual deliberate abuse of the animal such as beating, shooting, stabbing, or lighting the animal on fire.
Experimentation has been performed on animals such as rats, mice, and primates in testing various products from cosmetics to drugs. The experimentation of animals usually involves pumping a substance into the animal’s stomach or applying it to the skin and eyes; they are confined to cages and not allowed the freedom of their natural way of life. According to a report by PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals),” this causes great stress and discomfort to the animals (2011).” The animals may not die, but they are scared and maimed for the rest of their lives. Practices such as this are still used today even though there are cheaper and more conclusive ways of conducting this testing; in vitro (test tube), genomic, computer modeling technique, and human volunteering. These research methods are more humane, cost effective alternatives to animal testing. “The harms to the animal conflict with perceived societal benefits that will result if ...