Should Animals be Used in Research/ scientific experiments?
Argumentative
Essay
All over the world, animal activists and institutions have argued whether or
not research should be used on animals or should be outlawed. Philosophers
believe that experiments on animals are not morally justified because they cause
pain or harm the animals. A group of these philosophers believe that other
alternatives are available, thus they claim that because we have other alternatives,
the use of animals in research should be outlawed.
In my opinion, I support the line of argument that animals should not be used in
research. Since the discovery of knowing through science (research), the use of
animals in research has elicited mixed reactions among different scholars.
Philosophers are against the idea citing the availability of other options for
toxicological tests on animals and the harsh treatments the scientists have accorded
these animals in the medical tests. Unless scientists discover other ways of testing
medicines, I think tests on animals are unethical.
Scientists use these creatures to validate a theory and then revise or change their
theories depending on the new facts or information gained from every test
performed. Animal rights lobby groups believe that animals are used for no reasons
in these experiments as the animals endure pain inflicted on them during these
tests. They tend to overlook the fact that animals have moral existence, social and
religious values. Thousands of animals on this planet contribute largely to the
aesthetic appeal of the land.
On the other hand, scientists only see the positive contributions of animal tests to
the medical field and ignore the side effects of the tests on the animals’ lives. They
overlook the idea that animals are hurt and thus suffer tremendously.
To them the impact of the research on the lives of their families and friends by
coming up with vaccines and drugs is the inspiration. Research on animals should
be banned because it inflicts pain, harms the culprits and morally it is unjustified.
Has man ever wondered whether or not animals feel similar pain that humans feel?
Human beings know very well that they themselves feel pain. For example,
you will know that a metal rod is hot by touching it with bare hands. It is believed
that pain is mental; in other words it cannot be seen. We feel pain and we realize
that other creatures also feel pain from observations like jerking away from an
event or even yelling.
Since the reactions are the same as those of man, philosophers say that
animals feel similar pain just like humans. Animal activists reaffirm that the major
undoing of tests involving animals is the manner in which the animals are treated
arguing that anesthesia for suppressing the pain is never used.
However, as many people are opposed to the use of animals in research,
many lives have been saved every year due to their death. I think that instead of
refuting that taking away the life of a rat is unethical, harms the animal; I believe it
is a bold step in improving the welfare of millions of people for thousands of years
to come. Tests on animals are the most common toxicological tests used by
scientists; the findings help to better lives for hundreds of people across the
universe.
Animal testing
Animal testing is any scientific experiment or test in which a live animal is
forced to undergo a process that is likely to cause them pain and suffering. Animals
used in laboratories are deliberately harmed not for their own good and they are
usually killed at the end of the experiment. Medical, scientific or cosmetic testing
often involves techniques that cause death. Animals don’t have a choice. It’s time
to recognize that animals are living species, just like us. All animals are precious to
everyone. Rats, mice, fish, amphibians and birds are usually used for scientific
experiments.
Nowadays, we have other ways to test like computer model or growing
human cells in lab. These methods can give us good result without causing harm
to any living creature. Animal testing raises serious ethical concerns. Many people
believe that it is wrong to kill animals for scientific experiments. Every country
should ban animal testing. Let’s prioritize comparison, ethics and alternative that
don’t involve harming innocent animals.
