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Old 05-16-2008, 05:04 PM   #79
MelBridgeman
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Originally Posted by Sowa View Post
It is not the dumbest goal actually. They (including me) believe animals are equal to humans therefore using an animal for medical testing is akin to using humans. We also survived thousands of years without animal testing and some of the advances in science could be to blame for some of the diseases we now face. Some of them believe that having pets and interfering with them is wrong (including Ingrid Newkirk the founder), but others don't mind companion animals, they don't like the word pet because it implies ownership, count me in that boat. I see my dog as my best friend not as an item that I possess and I protect him (as he does I) and he gives immeasurable joy.
What does it even mean? Let's throw out the food chain and evolutionary principles? Next time i come across a bear in the woods, should i shout out before he rips me apart "Hey bro we're equals!!!"

Anyways i generally don't agree with the extreme side of things and PETA would be another example of extremists. There are PROS and CONS to everything...

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