Second, the vast majority of mice, rats and birds needed for medical and scientific research are already protected by existing federal standards for humane care and use. Third, every additional day, hour and minute that lab technicians and veterinarians are required to spend completing paperwork on rodents and birds is time they are not spending on caring for the animals. Put into perspective, the mice, rats and birds idea makes little sense. First, it limits free speech and thus unconstitutionally violates the First Amendment. Third, it would unfairly increase the benefits of incumbency.
Incumbents have name recognition and franking privileges.
A challenger needs to raise more money to make up for these handicaps. The Earth as we know it is changing rapidly. Manufacturing companies like Ford and General Motors are no longer Detroit industries. They are changing with the times, too. They are not just American corporations anymore.