24 Aug 05
I was listening to the radio today and there was a debate concerning the experimentation upon animals, in the name of medical advancement. My problem is this, if these experiments are for the benefit of the human being, why on earth should the animals suffer ?
We have a batch of guinea pigs which are ideal for such purposes, they are known as paedophiles,rapists,etc.
24 Aug 05
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Originally posted by ROGER THE DODGERAs much as their crimes are unspeakably cruel they are also sick as in ill, individuals who need help
I was listening to the radio today and there was a debate concerning the experimentation upon animals, in the name of medical advancement. My problem is this, if these experiments are for the benefit of the human being, why on earth should the animals suffer ?
We have a batch of guinea pigs which are ideal for such purposes, they are known as paedophiles,rapists,etc.
24 Aug 05
Originally posted by ROGER THE DODGERI suspect this topic is more one for the Debate forum... Its likely to open up some lively chat...
I was listening to the radio today and there was a debate concerning the experimentation upon animals, in the name of medical advancement. My problem is this, if these experiments are for the benefit of the human being, why on earth should the animals suffer ?
We have a batch of guinea pigs which are ideal for such purposes, they are known as paedophiles,rapists,etc.
I'd wonder if we have the right to impose our will on anyone or anything??
Certainly in the case of your examples, I would wonder what makes you think that they are ideal?
Is it because they have done something that makes society (in general) believe they are morally/ethically reprehensible, and therefore society as a whole no longer needs to behave in a morally and ethically responsible way towards these people?? In other words, they have broken our societys laws, they no longer have protection from our laws because of this?
Its a huge area, and while I dont agree with the actions of the individual groups of people you have named, i dont believe it is right for us to impose upon them in this way.
As for animal testing - no, i dont think this is right. We should not be doing this - humans have survived for a long time without these so-called 'medical advancements'; i for one would prefer slower advancement that came with a lower moral/ethical cost.
M
24 Aug 05
Originally posted by noxidjkramI thought I was in debates... grumble grumble.
I suspect this topic is more one for the Debate forum... Its likely to open up some lively chat...
I'd wonder if we have the right to impose our will on anyone or anything??
Certainly in the case of your examples, I would wonder what makes you think that they are ideal?
Is it because they have done something that makes society (in general) belie ...[text shortened]... nts'; i for one would prefer slower advancement that came with a lower moral/ethical cost.
M
I'll just stay away from this thread. If it ends up moving, you'll know where to look.
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24 Aug 05
I saw a programme on television which showed someone going round a prison. The prison rooms were nicer than my uni room (which i pay alot of money for), and they had a television each, and didnt need to pay for a license.
I say use them instead of rabbits, at least you then know if the things you are testing work on humans!
24 Aug 05
Originally posted by noxidjkramWelsharnie has just picked up on my thread/thinking here M, it's not just the money issue. re Welsharnies last sentence.
Is money the issue here?
I thought the concern was animal rights, and you had a suggested solution for that?
M
Sorry if it should be in debates !
24 Aug 05
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Originally posted by CrowleyWhat if someone is wrongly convicted of murder??
Friggin human rights.
If someone is convicted of murder they forfeit any human rights they had. I say we use them as guinea pigs and piñata's at kid's birthday parties.
Its happened many times before...
[Edit] Welsharnie & Rodger also consider this [/Edit]
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