Public Opposition Against Animal Testing Grows
The Guardian2012-10-19: More than one in three people are against the use of animals in medical research, according to government-funded research Trust in scientists and the rules governing the practice of animal testing is falling, the new research shows. Photograph: Natacha Pisarenko/AP Public opposition to the use of animals in medical research is growing and trust in both scientists and the rules governing the controversial practice is falling, new government-funded research shows. More than one in three people (37%) now class themselves as “objectors” to the practice. Their number has been rising
I surely hope so…
Yes, I hope so as well….
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We scientists face a lot of ill-informed criticism. Every scientist I know cares sincerely about animal welfare. The people who think we shouldn’t do animal work at all are often the same people who expect doctors to provide good healthcare.
I can’t speak about what happens in your country but where I am (Britain) it’s incredibly difficult to get a licence for animal work in the lab. The strict rules, and the long forms we have to fill in, are available to view on the Home Office website. I think it’s right that things should be so difficult for us but I wish the general public would stop jumping to conclusions.