Should animals be used for scientific research?
Are you kidding me?
How is this even debatable if you think about it, REALLY think about it, not just look at an animal and think about how cute and precious that animal is. It's not even a debate, who would trade the life of a sibling or friend for that of an animal? It's not worth it, I love animals but for obvious reasons the life of a human is of higher value, it's a cruel thing to say but its true and everybody knows it, humans have astronomical potential, where as even though animals have feelings and it hurts them, its a low price to pay for the things they are providing.
Posted by: AnonymousIt is not as wrong as research on humans.
Okay, say scientists discovered a new pill to cure cancer patients. They would test it on mice and rats because they practically have the same set of genes as we humans do. So of course, this would give them accurate results. If it kills them, then they know not to use it on the cancer patients. I love animals and all, but I'd rather do tests on animals like rats and let them die than to give like 1000 patients with a disease a defective pill and not knowing what the outcome may be.
Posted by: AnonymousDo you want to die? I think not.
Animals such as rats and mice are the most common animals to be tested on. If it weren't for the supposed "pain" they go through, our human population would cease to survive. The diseases that humans are exposed to could become fatal if it weren't for the testing on animals. Due to the fact that it is immoral and socially unacceptable to test on humans, animals are the only other alternative to death. Animals repopulate much more rapidly than humans so the number of rats can be replenished on a much faster pace. So it is without a doubt beneficial to have testing done on an animal rather than test on a human or even death.
Posted by: AnonymousTo a point.
I think that using animals for scientific testing is inevitable and necessary. Sadly, some animals have to die but I think that the experiments and research which they are a part of are key and incredibly important to scientific advancement, human health, disease research, etc. There are some not-so-pretty things about the world, but they are necessary.
Posted by: AnonymousI say no
I say no. This isn't fair to them either like if it was done to humans, it wouldn't be fair. Shelters may offer information on behavioral advice, low-cost veterinary care, behavior classes and dog training to reduce the number of animals surrendered due to avoidable issues
Besides off-site adoption program partnerships, shelters may also partner with veterinarians, veterinary and local businesses for funding, in-kind donations and sponsorships.Posted by: AnonymousWithout it we would be suffering many problems.
Fewer animals are being used. All the health benefits that we have to look forward to come from animal research. The smallpox vaccine would never have been found without animal research. Cancer solutions are being found. The animals only experience minimal pain. Not only do humans benefits from animal research, but it also benefits veterinary medicine. We all have something to gain from animal research.
Posted by: AnonymousWhich is worse, a human or an animal dying?
Yes! Of course animals are pretty cute but think for a moment! Animals have a greater population than humans, so which is worse a human or an animal dying? I'd say an animal. An artificial dummy would not be able to work right because it is not the same as a real human or animal. Do you really think that they would test on our normal cats and dogs? They only test on small animals and rodents. That is why we SHOULD test on animals.
Posted by: Alyssa1111111It isn't as bad as testing it on humans and not knowing the outcome
I am an extreme animal lover, but you can't just go around and start testing medications on humans and not knowing the outcome. The whole purpose of animals was to help us humans and by being tested in labs, they are technically helping us from wiping out a bunch of people who are sick.
Posted by: Anonymousto a piont
I think that using animals for scientific testing is inevitable and necessary. Sadly, some animals have to die but I think that the experiments and research which they are a part of are key and incredibly important to scientific advancement, human health, disease research, etc. There are some not-so-pretty things about the world, but they are necessary.
Posted by: AnonymousThis is why.
Clearly, most of the medicine brought to you today, is healthy because it has been tested. It's a human need, to test with animals first because we can't just take risks with humans. You should understand that scientific research has taken us where we are now. We create animals for killing them and eating them... Why shouldn't we do it for scientific research?
Posted by: AnonymousYES
Yes we should test animals because it is the key to a brighter and better future because if the animals survive we would be able to maybe cure cancer or restore a limb. Animals are surviver's they are much tougher then us if let human subject happen we would lose more people then animals I love animals i help take care of them but we need them to help us it could help us in space keep our astronauts out in space and possible vist other planets like mars or even mercury so that is why i think we should use animals for testing to help us survive
Posted by: AnonymousWe could never be as successfully medically without animal research.
Doing research with animals is necessary for the advances in science and medicine. Rodents, the most commonly used research animal can reproduce in quickly, are small so housed easily, and have a short lifespan. We could not have the same results in humans because we cannot control their environment for their full lives as we can research animals.
Posted by: AnonymousUnfortunately, we don't have much of an alternative
Dont get me wrong here! I'm all for animal rights! I'm the kind of person who watches her feet when she walks as to not step on a snail or insect or worm, etc. However, it would be even more inhumane than it is now to use humans as test subjects in laboratories. These animals allow us to develop cures for diseases or other medical issues we have. I think it's worth it.
Posted by: IntelligenceIsSexy
Animals deserve to not be in pain.
Animals deserve to live their life freely.
Here are my reasons:
1. They didn't do anything to you.
2. Humans can find more things to test on.
3. They have nothing in common with us.
4. Why put them in pain when they didn't put us in pain? Its our fault that we get sick.
5, They don't hurt us when they get sick.
6. God created animals for a reason.Posted by: AnonymousAnimals should not be used for research
Testing products for humans on animals never works because we are not animals, close is not good enough. What better way to find out if things effect humans is testing it on humans. Use people who are in prison for life. I'm so sick of people sticking up for their "rights" they have no rights, and nobody wants to pay for them to be alive. It is a waste of our money. And even still there is no correct way to test anything because everyone is different. It makes me mad that animals have to die because of things we need. Maybe if everyone would take better care of themselves then the need to test new medications everyday would not need to happen. Like for example people with diabetes, 90% of the time it is their own faults for being a diabetic because they didn't take care of themselves properly but now because pigs are killed so they can have insulin they all of a sudden care about their health, well guess what? I don't buy it. Most of the time it is people who cause their own health problems therefore they should have to be tested on for medications they are going to need to take basically for the rest of their lives. Oh but wait I forgot they can talk so I guess that makes them special. Why is it that animals are used for testing? Because they cant tell you they don't want to be injected with diseases and cut open? So you're pretty much telling me that a person who can no longer speak for themselves like someone in a veggie state should be tested on? That's pretty much what I'm getting out of it. What happened to everything is equal they still breathe and they have emotions. I don't really see the difference only that animals are much cuter than most people. And for the people that can actually test on the animals they are monsters and they should be tested on. Also I hope they are not "religious people" because they are definitely not going to be accepted into the pearly white gates. Because killing an animal is still considered murder and there is no forgiveness for that.
Posted by: AnonymousAnimals should not be used for scientific research.
Animals have feelings just like humans. How would you feel if you got pricked by needles everyday? I understand that animals help us get better medicine but we can think of other things to use than hurting animals. Look into the eyes of one of your pets. What do you see? Trust. They trust in you that you will care for them and not hurt them. Imagine if you were in a lab with people you don't know and you don't know what they are going to do to you. I think humans should find other ways to figure science things out other than using and hurting animals. Animals have done nothing wrong to us and they deserve to be respected. I would never hurt an animal and the people who say yes should reconsider their opinion and think about the poor animals who have done nothing wrong to hurt us. I am against hurting animals for science. Animals deserve to not be hurt and not be killed. Just remember they haven't done anything to you and you shouldn't do anything to them.
Posted by: AnonymousNo, animals should not be tested on.
If you have a pet, think about how much you love him or her. Think about how you'd be devastated if something happened to him or her. You know how you hate getting shots at the doctor? Well, some animals are pricked with needles a lot bigger then your flu shots every day. Many helpless animals die because of fluids and experiments done on them. Animals should not be tested on and I hope you think or know that too.
Posted by: AnonymousNo to animal testing
Animals have no say so on whether or not they want to be tested on. It's also extremely inaccurate because animals do not have our genetic make up. The antibiotics that are being tested on them, ruthlessly, have a high chance of being wrong for humans. Animals have just as much of a right to live as us.
Posted by: AnonymousOf course not!
What did animals ever do to us? I mean, animals are just as important as we are! Im in the fifth grade and if i were to ever see an animal being experimented in front of my very own eyes, i'd walk right up to that person, grab the animal, and slap that person in the face for ever thinking that the animals were any less important than they are! If i were to grow up to be one of those horrible people, i'd slap myself for doing that too! How would they feel if they were experimented on? What about their moms, dads, sisters, and brothers? Then they'd feel the same way! I have three words for those people:
HOW COULD YOU?Posted by: AnonymousAll Lives Are Equal
All lives are equal. If you guys would like to be the ones caged up and getting shots in your eyes, you are messed up. Please stop this. Animal testing is basically like animals cruelty, and again, would you like to die alone? Animals DO feel things. Go ahead. Kick your dog. Does it feel it? That means that if you don't want to be one of those poor little mice or rats caged up, getting poked and prodded, dying alone, then neither do they.
Posted by: AnonymousJust say no to animal research because it is cruel.
I may only be young but I believe all animals are equal to humans. They have every right that we do, even though they can't speak or communicate clearly with us. I don't believe they should be taken advantage of and used in a way we wouldn't use other human beings.
Posted by: AnonymousAnimal testing should be stopped.
These animals have no say in this, and it is wrong. I don't think humans would want to live in a cage and get poked with massive needles. I'm sure most of these people don't like needles as it is, but these poor creatures are receiving a lot bigger needles. This needs to stop, for the welfare of the animals. Like Botox, lives are taken just to make someone pretty.
Posted by: AnonymousAnimals should not be used for scientific research because it is cruel.
Animals have feelings just like humans. How would you feel if you got pricked my needles everyday? I understand that animals help us get better medicine but we can think of other things to use then hurting animals. Look into the eyes of one of your pets. What do you see? Trust. They trust in you that you will care for them and not hurt them. Imagine if you were in a lab with people you don't know and you don't know what they are going to do to you. I think humans should find other ways to figure science things out other than using and hurting animals. Animals have done nothing wrong to us and they deserve to be respected. I would never hurt an animal and the people who say yes should reconsider there opinion and think about the poor animals who have done nothing wrong to hurt us. I am against hurting animals for science. Animals deserve to not be hurt and not be killed. Just remember they haven't done anything to you and you shouldn't do anything to them.
Posted by: AnonymousNo
If it's such a big deal why don't we just do all this research on humans? If they want to do it so badly then do it on yourself. The animals aren't using humans for anything. The man who discovered gold didn't have people helping him, or didn't unfairly use animals or humans for it. He discovered it himself.
Posted by: AnonymousTechnically we are animals too
Animals should not be used for scientific research. Animals have thoughts, feelings and emotions just as humans do. Animals do not have a voice to consent or not consent to the research project. If scientists are using human subjects they can consent to the project and can say stop if something becomes uncomfortable or they no longer want to participate but animals don't have that say. We need to respect animals and their right to live out their life without being a non-consenting test subject.
Posted by: AnonymousAnimals shouldn't be kept for experiments.
If we keep this animals as experiments it will destroy the wildlife and the population of creatures on earth. God created animals for us to love, not to kill. Think twice about ushering these poor and helpless animals. We should respect them, not kill them or use them for experiments.
Posted by: AnonymousThis is depending on the foreseeable benefits of the research
I have noticed that some psychologists, for example Carlson in his 'physiology of behaviour' book, claim that research on animals is justifiable even if there is no foreseeable benefits from said research. Obviously if prominent psychologists hold this view, it is probably getting through some ethics committees, and they need to be stopped. There must be foreseeable benefits that outweigh the suffering to the animals.
Posted by: NoradrenergicThey are living things they don't need to be used as dummies for testing that is just wrong to do to poor innocent animals
If you have a pet, think about how much you love him or her. Think about how you'd be devastated if something happened to him or her. You know how you hate getting shots at the doctor? Well, some animals are pricked with needles a lot bigger then your flu shots every day. Many helpless animals die because of fluids and experiments done on them. Animals should not be tested on and I hope you think or know that too.
Posted by: AnonymousNo, animals should not be harmed!
Animals have feelings just like humans and they feel pain. If we could find any other way to test scientific methods not on animals that would be great for the animals and us. Animals have never really been cruel to us so why should we be cruel to them. We shouldn't be treating them like this they are animals just like us.
Posted by: AnonymousSTOP using animals for research!
Please stop using animals for research. They need to be respected and have the right to live out their lives without being constant test subjects. Animals are suffering, so please, stop using animals for research. Let us give these poor creatures some love and respect from all of us humans.
Posted by: AnonymousThat is hurtful and not necessary!
I strongly believe animal testing should be outlawed. It is true that animal testing saves millions of lives every year, but this results in either a drug or a new form of surgery animals have to go through WITHOUT anesthesia. I believe that an innocent animal life is wasted this way.
Posted by: AnonymousNo, because animals have rights.
Animals have feelings and don't talk. We should not take advantage of that because it's the wrong thing to do. And plus, how would WE like it if an animal took US away from our families and used us as test subjects? We would not like it. They don't like it.
Posted by: Anonymous