The new assignment intrigued her. She looked forward to getting the details, writing the story that would impress the editor. Driving into the parking lot at the Modern Girl’s Cosmetic Factory, she parked, got out of the car and saw several people walking back and forth in front of the building, carrying large signs. The messages written in large black letters on bright-colored poster boards clearly stated. ‘NO FACTORY IN OUR TOWN USING OUR ANIMALS and SAVE OUR PETS’. On the other side of the building, she noticed others carrying similar signs stating ‘ANIMALS ARE PLENTIFUL’, ‘WE NEED JOBS’ and ‘COSMETICS DON’T KILL’ ‘TOO MANY ANIMALS, USE THEM’.
Several Police officers stood nearby to insure the groups were peaceful. Still, they yelled at
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I work with the Daily Press in Charleston.”
“Are you writing about this?” She asked, extending her hands to include the group of protestors.
“They asked me to find out what’s going on around here. I have an appointment with Mr. Silvers in a few minutes.” Ruth looked at her watch and was looking forward to the interview. The protestors confused her and she decided during her appointment that she would ask Mr. Silvers about using live animals in testing cosmetics. I hope someday I can buy cosmetics where they do not use live animals in testing.
“They’ve increased the size of the building twice in the last fifteen years. Now they want to expand it again so they can triple their production. We tried to stop Mrs. Whitmyer’s estate from selling the land.
“What happened? Apparently they still got the land.” Ruth wanted to know.
“When Modern Girl offered twice the value of the property, we understood why they sold it, but we want to stop them expanding and using more live animals,” she said angrily. “Now do you know why we want to expose them in your paper?” The well-dressed fortyish-year-old woman asked as Ruth watched the others marching back and forth-in front of the
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“Of course, there is so much information on the internet, but they won’t use it.”
“It’s time for my appointment, thank you for talking to me.” Ruth was sad as she went to the office to meet with the president of Modern Girl Cosmetics.
Upon entering the office, she noticed the receptionist was not at the desk, Ruth waited a few minutes before going down the hallway and knocking on several doors before she getting an answer.
“May I help you?” The young man asked when he opened the door.
“I have an appointment with Mr. Silvers. The receptionist was not at the desk so I came back here to see if I could find someone,” she said and snickered.
“Mr. Silver’s office is that way.” He pointed down the hallway. “I think he is in a meeting and should be back soon. You could wait in the lobby the receptionist should be back by now.”
“Thank you for your help,” Ruth said as he closed the door. I’ll just wait in his office, she thought and went down the hallway.
“Thank you, sir. I just don’t understand what’s happening, this seems so surreal...Mr. Morris, Where is Lizzie?”
“If you want to test cosmetics, why do it on some poor animal that hasn't done anything? They should use prisoners who have been convicted of murder or rape instead. So, rather than seeing if perfume irritates a bunny rabbit's eyes, they should throw it in Charles Manson's eyes and ask him if it hurts.” (DeGeneres, DG). Think about those animals imprisoned in cold cages, having nothing to do but wait, waiting in fear, knowing that when the time comes their cages will be opened, but not to set them free. Unable to react, unable to defend themselves, they rot in pain and mourn with isolation. And yet all we, humans, do is sit back and watch them suffer. Animal testing is the abuse of animals to develop new products. Although some people are against animal testing others agree that animals are needed in researches to find upgraded and new cures for developing diseases, to find advanced aesthetic products, and to find refine household products leading to a more satisfying quality.
“Albert, Dr. Cabell here. I have Scott and Ephraim present, and I wanted you to tell them about the print you located.”
“I know him!” and he pushed all the way forward. “It’s the clerk, the retired titular
“It’s fine. I can’t be here very much longer anyway. I gotta get outta here.” George said.
“Listen up gentleman!” The head of the detective agency prepares to make an announcement, hopefully about some new information on the case. He points at me.
The man laid the paper down on his desk and then began to get up. "Well, what paper are you looking for and do you have an exact date?"
Throughout history, beginning as early as 500 BC, animals have been used to test products that will later be utilized by humans (“Animal Testing” 4), what isn’t publicly discussed is the way it will leave the animals after the process is done. Many innocent rabbits, monkeys, mice, and even popular pets such as dogs are harmed during the testing application of cosmetics, medicine, perfumes, and many other consumer products (Donaldson 2). Nevertheless, there are many people whom support the scandal because "it is a legal requirement to carry out animal testing to ensure they are safe and effective” for human benefit (Drayson). The overall question here is should it even be an authorized form of experimentation in the United States, or anywhere else? The fact of the matter is that there are alternatives to remove animals out of the equation for good (“Alternatives” 1). They are cheaper, and less invasive than the maltreatment of the 26 million innocent animals that are subjected to the heartlessness of testing each year (“Animal Testing” 4). All in all, due to the harsh effects of animal testing, it should be treated as animal cruelty in today’s society.
“Can I speak to the manager, please?” he asked. He eyed her over the rim of his sunglasses intimidatingly.
Bethmac: But first let me inform you that I will do all the talking and mingling due to the condition of the throat of my wife, she has a cold. But please, Joan stay in your seat and introduce and welcome everyone.
"Are you saying that you think there could be a cure for them?" I asked, thinking of poor
"Thank you very much you have been sooo helpful," she says almost condescendingly and as she walks out the door promises that, "I'll be back!" I turn around to resume my "lean" against the counter and find a customer waiting to make his purchase.
It still comes as a surprise to me that with all the technology in today’s society, we are still relying on animals for cosmetic research. Some people think that it is acceptable and even justified to test on mere animals rather than risk hurting people. So, for these kinds of people, animal testing makes perfect sense. However, in my opinion, animals are living creatures and have the right to live out their lives as nature intended rather than simply surviving in cages while being poked and prodded with whatever scientists fancy. I think it is depressing and sort of grotesque that I am using products that have been tested on animals that are even commonly bred as our pets. So, I began my research to find out what companies still test on animals, why they do so, and what other alternatives they could use in place of animal testing.
The door slowly opened to reveal a woman in her late sixties. She wore a red dress of ankle length, flat shoes and short gray hair. “Forgive me, I thought you might be one of those leafy green men.”