They make it appear that for one side to win, the other must lose. They would promote the rights of animals by reducing human rights. This is a false, lopsided view. In dealing with this subject, common sense and balance are essential. While we must be concerned about inflicting suffering on animals, we must also be concerned about lessening the suffering of people.
Science is on the doorstep of advances in the treatment of neurological disorders.
This door will be slammed shut if animal research is curtailed. The use of animals in medical science does not diminish them. It points as perhaps no other activity does to humankind's dependence on and debt to animals. Animals used in medical research deserve our gratitude and the highest possible standard of care we can provide. The scientific community is committed to providing only the highest level of care.