Persuasive Speech Against Animal Testing
Animal Testing
((insert name))
Effective Speaking
4/3/2013
Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience against using products that test on animals.
Central Idea: Animal testing consists of a long painful process and is not required by law. We will talk about the process, some alternatives, and companies that are still animal testing despite the alternatives.
Introduction:
Today I will be talking with you guys about animal testing. I bet most of us in here today own or have owned a pet. Imagine yourself as your pet, only you haven’t yet found the loving family you have now. You are stuck in a cramped dark cage and the only time you get to get out and stretch your legs isn’t full of love and pets. You are being poked, …show more content…
“A carcinogen is a substance that causes cancer or increases the likelihood that someone will develop cancer.” (Cruelty-Free International, 2011)
e.ii. This process takes a total of 2 years animals are forced to eat cosmetic ingredients to see if they develop cancer. They are then killed.
Transition: Now that you know just some of the harmful tests, let’s look at some alternatives.
2. Animals and humans are not the same. Even though a product may pass a test on an animal, it has been shown to still be fatal to humans. Based on that information alone, I believe we should look into alternatives because animal testing is very obviously failing in many different ways.
a. “Nearly 50 different alternative methods and testing strategies have been developed, validated and/or accepted by international regulatory authorities.” (Humane Society, 2013)
a.i. “EpiSkin™, EpiDerm™ and SkinEthic—each composed of artificial human skin—can save thousands of rabbits each year from painful skin corrosion and irritation tests.” (Humane Society, 2013)
a.ii. “The Bovine Corneal Opacity and Permeability Test and Isolated Chicken Eye Test use eyes from animals slaughtered for the meat industry instead of live rabbits to detect chemicals and products that are severely irritating to the eyes.” (Humane Society, …show more content…
So if animal cruelty is illegal, why isn’t animal testing? Not only isn’t animal testing not required I think it should be outlawed. I challenge you guys to make a stand with me. You can start supporting those companies that don’t use animal tests and send out letters to those companies that do.
Bibliography
Cruelty-Free International. (2013, March 22). Animal Tests & Alternatives. Cruelty-Free International. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from http://www.crueltyfreeinternational.org/en/the-issue/animal-tests-and-alternatives
FDA. (2006, April 5). Animal Testing. U S Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/ProductandIngredientSafety/ProductTesting/ucm072268.htm
The Humane Society. (2013, February 8). Alternatives to Animal Tests. The Humane Society of the United States. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/cosmetic_testing/facts/alternatives_animal_tests.html
NEAVS. (2013, January 21). Alternatives In Testing. NEAVS. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from
((insert name))
Effective Speaking
4/3/2013
Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience against using products that test on animals.
Central Idea: Animal testing consists of a long painful process and is not required by law. We will talk about the process, some alternatives, and companies that are still animal testing despite the alternatives.
Introduction:
Today I will be talking with you guys about animal testing. I bet most of us in here today own or have owned a pet. Imagine yourself as your pet, only you haven’t yet found the loving family you have now. You are stuck in a cramped dark cage and the only time you get to get out and stretch your legs isn’t full of love and pets. You are being poked, …show more content…
“A carcinogen is a substance that causes cancer or increases the likelihood that someone will develop cancer.” (Cruelty-Free International, 2011)
e.ii. This process takes a total of 2 years animals are forced to eat cosmetic ingredients to see if they develop cancer. They are then killed.
Transition: Now that you know just some of the harmful tests, let’s look at some alternatives.
2. Animals and humans are not the same. Even though a product may pass a test on an animal, it has been shown to still be fatal to humans. Based on that information alone, I believe we should look into alternatives because animal testing is very obviously failing in many different ways.
a. “Nearly 50 different alternative methods and testing strategies have been developed, validated and/or accepted by international regulatory authorities.” (Humane Society, 2013)
a.i. “EpiSkin™, EpiDerm™ and SkinEthic—each composed of artificial human skin—can save thousands of rabbits each year from painful skin corrosion and irritation tests.” (Humane Society, 2013)
a.ii. “The Bovine Corneal Opacity and Permeability Test and Isolated Chicken Eye Test use eyes from animals slaughtered for the meat industry instead of live rabbits to detect chemicals and products that are severely irritating to the eyes.” (Humane Society, …show more content…
So if animal cruelty is illegal, why isn’t animal testing? Not only isn’t animal testing not required I think it should be outlawed. I challenge you guys to make a stand with me. You can start supporting those companies that don’t use animal tests and send out letters to those companies that do.
Bibliography
Cruelty-Free International. (2013, March 22). Animal Tests & Alternatives. Cruelty-Free International. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from http://www.crueltyfreeinternational.org/en/the-issue/animal-tests-and-alternatives
FDA. (2006, April 5). Animal Testing. U S Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/ProductandIngredientSafety/ProductTesting/ucm072268.htm
The Humane Society. (2013, February 8). Alternatives to Animal Tests. The Humane Society of the United States. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/cosmetic_testing/facts/alternatives_animal_tests.html
NEAVS. (2013, January 21). Alternatives In Testing. NEAVS. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from