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…
prodded, and injected full of chemicals. It hurts and you don’t have a voice to say “ouch” or “please, stop”. This is what tens to hundreds of thousands animals go through yearly and we can help make a change.
Transition: Let’s talk a little bit more about the process of animal testing.
Body:
1. There are 5 major tests that cosmetic companies use on animals to test their products.
a. Repeated dose toxicity
a.i. “This test assesses whether long-term repeated use of a substance is poisonous.” (Cruelty-Free International, 2011)
a.ii. Every 28-90 days various animals are forced to eat and/or inhale cosmetic chemicals or have it rubbed on their shaved skin. They are then killed.
b. Reproductive toxicity
b.i. “This test assesses whether use of a substance may have an effect on fertility, sexual behavior, birth and growth of the young.” (Cruelty-Free International, 2011)
b.ii. This process takes a long time and uses thousands of pregnant animals to ingest cosmetic ingredients. They, and their unborn babies, are then killed.
c. Toxicokinetics
c.i. “This test assesses how a substance is absorbed, distributed, metabolized and excreted by the body.” (Cruelty-Free International, 2011)
c.ii. Various animals are forced to ingest the harmful chemicals, killed, and then their internal organs are examined to see how the chemicals affected their organs.
d. Skin sensitization
d.i. “This test assesses whether a substance will make the skin increasingly inflamed and itchy each time it is used.” (Cruelty-Free International, 2011)
d.ii. This consists of rubbing chemicals onto animals shaved skin and ears to see if there are any allergic reactions that take place. They are then killed.
e. Carcinogenicity
e.i.
“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…
2013)
b. There are many benefits to using the alternatives.
b.i. “Alternative scientific tests are often more reliable than animal tests.” (NEAVS, 2013)
b.ii. “The use of human tissue in toxicity testing is more accurate than the animal models.” (NEAVS, 2013)
b.iii. “Non-animal tests are more cost-effective, practical, and expedient.” (NEAVS, 2013)
b.iv. “Cruelty-free products are more environmentally friendly.” (NEAVS, 2013)
Transition: Now that we understand the process and know that there are alternatives available—let’s talk about companies that are disregarding this information and killing hundreds of thousands animals yearly anyways.
3. I challenge you to no longer support animal testing by no longer giving, those businesses that do animal test, your business.
a. At some point in development, these companies do manufacture products that are tested on animals.
a.i. Arm & Hammer, Always, Almay, Air Wick, Aim, Aquafresh, Aveeno—these are just a few on a 14 page list of companies that do animal test.
b. These are companies that do not animal test.
b.i. Abercrombie & Fitch, Afterglow Cosmetics, Aveda by Estee Lauder, Bath & Body Works, Burt’s Bees—these are just a few on a 25 page list of companies that do not animal test.
c. You can obtain the complete lists from PETA’s website.
Conclusion: “The FD&C Act does not specifically require the use of animals in testing cosmetics for safety, nor does the Act subject cosmetics to FDA premarket approval.” (FDA, 2006) Based on the information I shared with you today, I think it’s safe to deem animal testing, animal cruelty.
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
www.neavs.org/alternatives/in-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…
prodded, and injected full of chemicals. It hurts and you don’t have a voice to say “ouch” or “please, stop”. This is what tens to hundreds of thousands animals go through yearly and we can help make a change.
Transition: Let’s talk a little bit more about the process of animal testing.
Body:
1. There are 5 major tests that cosmetic companies use on animals to test their products.
a. Repeated dose toxicity
a.i. “This test assesses whether long-term repeated use of a substance is poisonous.” (Cruelty-Free International, 2011)
a.ii. Every 28-90 days various animals are forced to eat and/or inhale cosmetic chemicals or have it rubbed on their shaved skin. They are then killed.
b. Reproductive toxicity
b.i. “This test assesses whether use of a substance may have an effect on fertility, sexual behavior, birth and growth of the young.” (Cruelty-Free International, 2011)
b.ii. This process takes a long time and uses thousands of pregnant animals to ingest cosmetic ingredients. They, and their unborn babies, are then killed.
c. Toxicokinetics
c.i. “This test assesses how a substance is absorbed, distributed, metabolized and excreted by the body.” (Cruelty-Free International, 2011)
c.ii. Various animals are forced to ingest the harmful chemicals, killed, and then their internal organs are examined to see how the chemicals affected their organs.
d. Skin sensitization
d.i. “This test assesses whether a substance will make the skin increasingly inflamed and itchy each time it is used.” (Cruelty-Free International, 2011)
d.ii. This consists of rubbing chemicals onto animals shaved skin and ears to see if there are any allergic reactions that take place. They are then killed.
e. Carcinogenicity
e.i.
“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…
2013)
b. There are many benefits to using the alternatives.
b.i. “Alternative scientific tests are often more reliable than animal tests.” (NEAVS, 2013)
b.ii. “The use of human tissue in toxicity testing is more accurate than the animal models.” (NEAVS, 2013)
b.iii. “Non-animal tests are more cost-effective, practical, and expedient.” (NEAVS, 2013)
b.iv. “Cruelty-free products are more environmentally friendly.” (NEAVS, 2013)
Transition: Now that we understand the process and know that there are alternatives available—let’s talk about companies that are disregarding this information and killing hundreds of thousands animals yearly anyways.
3. I challenge you to no longer support animal testing by no longer giving, those businesses that do animal test, your business.
a. At some point in development, these companies do manufacture products that are tested on animals.
a.i. Arm & Hammer, Always, Almay, Air Wick, Aim, Aquafresh, Aveeno—these are just a few on a 14 page list of companies that do animal test.
b. These are companies that do not animal test.
b.i. Abercrombie & Fitch, Afterglow Cosmetics, Aveda by Estee Lauder, Bath & Body Works, Burt’s Bees—these are just a few on a 25 page list of companies that do not animal test.
c. You can obtain the complete lists from PETA’s website.
Conclusion: “The FD&C Act does not specifically require the use of animals in testing cosmetics for safety, nor does the Act subject cosmetics to FDA premarket approval.” (FDA, 2006) Based on the information I shared with you today, I think it’s safe to deem animal testing, animal cruelty.
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
www.neavs.org/alternatives/in-testing