Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-12

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and Oren S. Copeland Or.
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George RothWeH Bro,Cn.
MY FRIENDS, the political
llvx autocrats at Washington may
go through meaningless motions
but they Will not give much con
siderntion to your sentiments or
this matter or any matter.
So do not waste too much oi
your time In futile appeals TO In.
difference and impudence.
The state governments are not
so autocratic.
They are not so independent OF
popular opinion and consequently
not 80 negiectful 70 II.
But to make your appeals and
protests effective anywhere you
must organize.
And II IL easier Ia organize in
state units than II IL In . great
national body.
Furthermore, large national or
CARNATIONS are generally cumber-
some, expensive, and wastefuI.
They usually fall because they
cost much and accomplish little.
Begin In your nelghborhoods.
Organize n humane association
ns you would an outing club ar a
social circle.
DO not have paid officers and
costly quarters.
Meet In each Others homes for
luncheons or teas or card parties.
Raise a small amount of funds
and take 4 large amount Of per
sonal interest.
Support sane and moderate
measures.
First, urge that our great coun-
try become ~ civilized as other
great countries, and put the
restraints on indiscriminate vivi-
section that England places on
such savagery.
II We do not want to 70 that
far at first. let Va at least 70 As
far as Germany.
We are fond OF calling the Ger
mans Huns and savages but even
they demand that n license be
secured for vivisection. and that a
sufficient reason be given for the
experiment.. and that the viytsec-
ton be conducted for a scientific
purpose and by q duly authorized
scientific institution.
II YOU think that the United
i States--as the most progress
sive, the mo~t humane, and the
most idealistic nation In the world
should take at least small
step In advance Of other nations.
then assemble the anti IndiscrImi-
nate vivisection laws OF other
nations. Gull their best features,
and make measure that will
place the United States In the
front rank OF civilized nations In
this essential matter Of heart and
soul and Christian kindness.
Your coIumnist would have such
a measure prepared and submitted
to your consideration.
But 1t II altogether probable
that the Same measure cannot be
made into law in every state.
Some states are progressive.
Some states are backward and
lag behind the procession.
Some legislatures are more con-
trolled by the yivisection bunds
than others.
The best policy f. to he tenn
perate and accomplish az much "a
YOU can under the circumstances
which prevail.
Secure supporters In the legisla-
lures Of your various states by
the unquestionabIe legitimacy OF
your demands. and do not forget
that II Is just AZ necessary at all
times To appreciate and reward
your friends "a u IL to penalize
your bitterest enemies.
Do not make the mistake OF
demanding that all experiments on
animals be abandoned, because
some seem TO he necessary to
check disease and create life
saving serums.
However, there IL no occasion
10 tell intelligent and sympathetic
Americans what To do and how
To do 1t 70 prevent hideous and
cruelty practieed
mainly for sadist qualification.
II IL chiefly necessary for all of
is 10 get together and to Get busy.