Testing…1, 2, 3
I have done a little bit of reading and some not-so-shocking things came to my attention. After reading a note posted on facebook about testing on animals and animal torture, I began to ponder. Now I’m not saying torturing animals is a good thing, but I think animal testing can be. I wasn’t able to immediately find any (nor having the motivation to continue my search) direct cures for diseases that went through animal testing, but I am sure they are out there.
Now you might be thinking I’m an insensitive prick, but think of the greater good. How many thousands of lives will be saved at (possibly) the cost of a few (maybe hundred) animal lives/suffering? If we could kill 10,000 rats and have a cure for caner, what would you do? I know what I would do.
Now animal lovers are going to get all up in paws about that comment. I will say this. I may not be a religious person but God made humans dominate species. That’s not to say we can senseless kill or abuse animals (ie. Hunting prairie dogs with .50 cal sniper rounds) for amusement, but rather for the greater common good.
Chemicals
Next, I had a discussion about chemicals and their effect on humans & the environment. The discussion consisted of me being told why organic foods & the like are a lot better. They don’t make things unbalanced or cause diseases.
Now, I am not arguing that at all, and in fact, I am trying to eat healthier myself. I have recently learned the benefits of whole grains over refined grains, but please consider: How aware of everything is everyone supposed to be? Maybe you can make good food & product (ie shampoo not tested on animals) choices, but can you be aware of everything in life? What long term effects does taking Tylenol have?
Most people aren’t aware that the female birth control pill leaves traces of chemicals (too lazy to remember names or even wiki them) in the users urine, which eventually make it to rivers and streams causing male fish to grow a female anatomy. Would you still drive or take a bus, knowing that the emissions are hurting the environment? Would you buy a solar panel for your house, knowing most electricity comes from coal burning plant (USA more so, I believe). Even wind turbines affect the weather (slightly, in large numbers wind farms) by reducing the air current. How much does it take to be ‘pure?’
And this doesn’t even touch things like radiation and microwaves. Should we shutdown TV broadcasting & mobile communications?
Food for thought....
P.S. If you are reading, it isn't a personal attack, just my medium to release my opinions.
