“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated,” spoken by Mahatma Gandhi. (Famous Animal Rights Quotes) Leading in various independent and civil rights movements, Gandhi was a strong promoter for nonviolence, fairness, and equal treatment across the world. Although animal rights were not a primary problem during his time period, the mentality Gandhi practices is applied to the controversial subject of animal rights by many advocates. Is Gandhi right in his way of thinking though? Should animals have rights like humans to be protected and not experimented on? Or does the saving of human lives due to animal testing override the basis of animals having rights? A poll taken in 2011 by a science
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(Humane Society International) This statement and comments made by Furlong and other critics are amiss without supporting evidence or research. According to the California Biomedical Research Association, “Chimpanzees share 99% of their DNA with humans, and mice are 98% genetically similar to humans.” These statistics prove the correlation of biological construction between animals being tested and humans. Employing a creature so closely connected to a person in physical framework produces outcomes that are exceptionally realistic and consistent. All mammals have trickled down from related ancestors and have obtained a common set of organs, including a heart, kidneys, and lungs that function with a central nervous system and bloodstream. Due to these identical organs and systems in biological make-up these animals and humans are responsive to the same types of cancers, heart and lung diseases, and illnesses. Being susceptible to the exact same ailments as humans proves these animals to be ideal test subjects in scientific research to protect citizens’ …show more content…
However, in the long run the pros and cons of this subject show a clear path to the basis of facts and evidence proving animal testing is crucial to scientist completing studies. The foundation of the scientists own opinion is shown through the fact stating 900 out of 1,000 believe testing on animals is essential in science laboratory. This poll presents a huge viewpoint that leads to a blow at all the critics that believe animal testing is cruel and inhumane. These lab employees are the people witnessing the animals being tested and if the subjects were suffering to a horrific extent, 90% of the workers would not have voted in favor of the procedure because they would not enjoy seeing the disturbing scene of animals suffering regularly at work. Facts and evidence prove the effectiveness and long-term stability of animal testing that sustains human lives and provides justification that it remains valuable to our society. Gandhi believed moral was shown in how a nation treated their animals, but there is more to the treatment of animals than moral and that is the survival and protection of the human
(Humane Society International) This statement and comments made by Furlong and other critics are amiss without supporting evidence or research. According to the California Biomedical Research Association, “Chimpanzees share 99% of their DNA with humans, and mice are 98% genetically similar to humans.” These statistics prove the correlation of biological construction between animals being tested and humans. Employing a creature so closely connected to a person in physical framework produces outcomes that are exceptionally realistic and consistent. All mammals have trickled down from related ancestors and have obtained a common set of organs, including a heart, kidneys, and lungs that function with a central nervous system and bloodstream. Due to these identical organs and systems in biological make-up these animals and humans are responsive to the same types of cancers, heart and lung diseases, and illnesses. Being susceptible to the exact same ailments as humans proves these animals to be ideal test subjects in scientific research to protect citizens’ …show more content…
However, in the long run the pros and cons of this subject show a clear path to the basis of facts and evidence proving animal testing is crucial to scientist completing studies. The foundation of the scientists own opinion is shown through the fact stating 900 out of 1,000 believe testing on animals is essential in science laboratory. This poll presents a huge viewpoint that leads to a blow at all the critics that believe animal testing is cruel and inhumane. These lab employees are the people witnessing the animals being tested and if the subjects were suffering to a horrific extent, 90% of the workers would not have voted in favor of the procedure because they would not enjoy seeing the disturbing scene of animals suffering regularly at work. Facts and evidence prove the effectiveness and long-term stability of animal testing that sustains human lives and provides justification that it remains valuable to our society. Gandhi believed moral was shown in how a nation treated their animals, but there is more to the treatment of animals than moral and that is the survival and protection of the human