Finally Scientists in Britain Smarten Up

For a long time researchers in Britain have been trying to appease animal rights terrorists. Their lives, their families lives, and their property is often threatened and damaged if they utilize animal research models. Rarely are these domestic terrorists caught and prosecuted. Often it begins with stones thrown through the window of the home, death threats, and possibly arson. These activities then escalate to assult and in some cases murder. Occasionally the terrorists gain access to laboratories or animal living quarters and release decades worth of work. The animals fare much worse outside. I would be suprised if survival was over 1% of total released animals. An Article in Reuters shows that the researchers are finally . standing up for themselves. I wish them well and hope for their safety. It is unfortunate that Britain makes it hard to defend yourself from such attacks. In the US at least some states provide individuals with the right to protect themselves.

A suggestion for the eco-terrorists: If you don't belive in medical research stay away from all drugs, sugeries, and other medical therapies. There have been virtually no medical advances in the absence of animal research. A researcher must show absolute justification before proceeding to animal research. It is a documentation intensive process and ensures that animals are treated humanely and that the impacts of the research are enough to justify the use of animals.