Persuasive Essay Against Animal Testing
Since the early beginnings of Grecian civilization, animal testing was historically recorded as a means of scientific and medical research. It wasn't until the 1800s that it became a controversial topic of discussion. Since then, thousands of brands utilized daily are there because of extensive animal research of the products effects. But because of the extensive research, animals are often left hurt, abused, and sometimes dead due to the excruciating circumstances they are put through. Despite the “humanitarian” laws put in place to protect animals, they only cover a small percentage of the animals and aren't strictly enforced. Therefore, I believe that all animals should be put under more tightly enforced guidelines and regulations to ensure
their safety and well-being; hopefully, to conclude the end of animal testing, once and for all.
There are many ways that scientists have been researching for alternatives to cruel and inhumane animal testing. In fact, many of these large brands have knowledge of them, but refuse to implement them due to cost, availability, or laziness. But some alternatives do include: in vitro testing (microcells on a plate), computer modeling, and human-patient simulators (PETA.org). In this current age, it is ridiculous that we haven't moved past the barbarous art of inhumanely testing on animals.
Others fighting for animals’ rights (and even fighting for the companies) claim that there are federally set laws and regulations to ensure the fair treatment of these animals. They are correct, in part. But there is only a few regulations set. Even then, 95% of all animals tested are not covered by the laws (ALDF.org). And those that are protected, usually are still abused because of the required policing of federal regulators to these companies. There are only 120 inspectors in charge of maintaining and inspecting over 12,000 facilities. Therefore, I believe more animals should be protected under the federal laws and more government oversight of the companies.
their safety and well-being; hopefully, to conclude the end of animal testing, once and for all.
There are many ways that scientists have been researching for alternatives to cruel and inhumane animal testing. In fact, many of these large brands have knowledge of them, but refuse to implement them due to cost, availability, or laziness. But some alternatives do include: in vitro testing (microcells on a plate), computer modeling, and human-patient simulators (PETA.org). In this current age, it is ridiculous that we haven't moved past the barbarous art of inhumanely testing on animals.
Others fighting for animals’ rights (and even fighting for the companies) claim that there are federally set laws and regulations to ensure the fair treatment of these animals. They are correct, in part. But there is only a few regulations set. Even then, 95% of all animals tested are not covered by the laws (ALDF.org). And those that are protected, usually are still abused because of the required policing of federal regulators to these companies. There are only 120 inspectors in charge of maintaining and inspecting over 12,000 facilities. Therefore, I believe more animals should be protected under the federal laws and more government oversight of the companies.