Argument for Animal Testing

Science Versus Ethics and the Need for more Receptiveness in Animal Experimentations Animal activists are calling for a ban on animal testing despite the fact that with the development of new treatments, which are tested on animal in treating HIV, cancers, and other epidemics, people who live the day hopelessly in the threat of death from such diseases now can see the hope of being cured. In opposition, many scientists and medical institutions claim that animal right activists are overreacting. The fight between one, who suppose the need for testing on animals, and the other, who are animal right activists, recalls a historical controversial issue, which seems undisputable since Darwin 's letter to The Times of 1881 defending animal experimentation and the response to his letter from an anti-vivisectionist, Frances Power Cobbe (Blakemore). In this case, we cannot say who is right and who is wrong. Each side has its own merits and a large number of supporters. However, in recent years, we have to witness a sadly fact that some people are misunderstanding the word “anti-vivisection.” A number of groups even use aggressive, intimidating tactics to attack or threaten scientists who conduct animal testing. Sadly, these activists put a shadow over the other individuals who are against animal testing but show their opinions through peaceful means. It seems that the fight over using animals in experimentations will continue for many years later. In addition, people who stand for animal right should be more open to recognize the role of animal testing before calling for a permanent ban on all use of animals. Animal experimentations are necessary in improving life quality and saving not only human life but also the lives of many other animals. When it comes to the public, some people may ask what animal testing is. They are perhaps still unsure of exactly what is involved in animal testing, and what the subject around the meaning behind “animal testing” is. Actually,

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