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Scientific Research Targeted by Anti-Animal Testing Activists, 10/04/06
1. Why do animal activists want to stop all animal testing?
2. What is being done by the government to combat animal terrorists?
3. Why did Dario Ringach stop his research?
4. What are some of the ways peaceful animal rights groups try to reach their goals?
5. Why are animals used in medical testing?
6. What are the three R's of alternatives to animal testing?
Discussion Activity (more research might be needed): 1. How do you feel about animals being used in scientific testing? Do you think it is right to kill animals to make medical developments that could save human lives? 2. What are some of the pros and cons of using animals in testing? 3. If you could propose a compromise to scientists and animal activists, what would you suggest to make both groups happy? 4. How are alternatives to animal testing being used already, especially in the cosmetic industry? Send your completed essay to NewsHour Extra [extra@newshour.org]. Exceptional essays might be published on our Web site. |