So one thing you can request of your Senator or Congress person is quite simple. Does your delegate believe in these three principles? Has s/he signed the petition yet?
The Pro-Test PetitionWe the undersigned believe:
- That animal research has contributed and continues to contribute to major advances in the length and quality of our lives. It remains vital to understanding basic biological processes and for the development of new treatments and therapies such as antibiotics, vaccines, organ transplants, and cancer medicines.
- That animal research is morally justifiable provided animal welfare remains a high priority and no valid non-animal alternatives are available.
- That violence, intimidation and harassment of scientists and others involved in animal research is neither a legitimate means of protest, nor morally justified.
Life Science
Medicine & Health
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Check Speaking of Research for a model letter to send to your Senator on the issue.
http://speakingofresearch.com/2009/06/26/hav-your-senator-and-congressman-signed-yet/
Posted by: Tom Holder | June 26, 2009 7:47 PM