Comments about ‘PETA targeting U. laboratories’

It is amazing to me how a group that can "skirt" the law, and seems to be a "law unto themselves" , can be given ANY amount of credibility. You can be sure that the so called "evidence" that they do gather in an illegal manner, is carefully edited to dramatically tell their version of the story. The fact that they are in the paper, and not in jail is just playing into their hands. This is a non story, in that the laboratories are inspected consistently with very stringent criteria that must be adhered to. It is PETA's opinion only, as stated in the article, and as such should not have been given so much press (and credibility to the lay person reading the article)

PETA = People eating tasty animals?

How we treat those that cannot defend themselves is a reflection of who we are

check out those patent leather shoes that the peta spokeswoman is wearing.

Forget the animals, lets test on PETA personal.

I hope a member of PETA doesn't get an illness that could've been prevented by testing.

"violation of federal guidelines in the treatment of lab mice"? Are you kidding me?

Typical liberal thinking to put the life of vermin above that of a human being.

Thanks to the brave "employee" who exposed this. Most people like to pretend it is not happening. It's cool that PETA takes a chance for those who don't have a voice. Thank you again

The ethics of science gives multiple reasons why the humane treatment of research animals is important, including providing accurate tests. Einstein commented that a society could perhaps be judged by how they treated animals. PETA has demonstrated inappropriate treatment to these animals according to the laws of science and the state... thank you.

RS - Nowhere in the article is it stated that the life of so called "vermin" be placed above that of humans, but that the animals in question at least get proper care and attention while they are in the lab being tested on. The article claims that there are medical maladies that are being ignored, and further, that the animals aren't even getting the proper amount of nutrition or vetrinary care that they deserve. While PETA certainly is a sketchy enterprise, this article does have a point - whether the research is true or not is another matter entirely - that is if animals are going to be used for lab testing then they should at least not suffer more than is necessary.

Jeremy - the problem with animal testing that unfortunately doesn't get mentioned enough is that, while the advancement of human health is of course very important, dogs, mice, chimps, etc. have completely different immunities than we do, so what might not be a problem for a mouse might cause a huge reaction for me or you (or the complete reversal in a lot of cases).

Did you see the monkey? He had holes cut into his head, titanium pins screwed into his skull, and an aluminum head restraint device attached so that he could be immobilized in a restraint chair with his head locked into place. the monkey was kept constantly thirsty so that he would cooperate with experimenters in exchange for a few drops of water.


I highly doubt they cured some horrible disease while torturing this monkey.

Do you think getting holes drilled into their heads is proper treatment for any animal? Quit making excuses for brutality.

OK alarmists. Let's all get in line to wring our hands over the monkey with titanium pins in his head. This procedure is not at all unusual for humans when they have head injuries. Frankly I don't have much faith in or sympathy for PETA. They don't exhibit much care for domestic mink when they illegally release them into the wild!

If your kid is dying of a chronic illness you will kill some rats, mice, beagles or whatever it takes to develop new drugs that may cure your child.

Is PETA willing to tell the parents of a diabetic child getting insulin injections 6-8 times per day that research on breakthrough drugs must stop because of animal testing?

There are millions of HUMANS out there that are in that predicament. Simple fact is, without animal testing we cannot have medical advancement. PETA puts the value of animals above that of humans. That's just crazy!

I do agree that, on the whole, the fact that they could have undercover work for about eight months, on about 50,000 animals at any given time, and this is the worst they could get, is a relatively good sign.

On the other hand, as much as I disagree with some of PETA's tactics and stands, we DO need to be conscientious of what we are doing with animals. Unnecessary or extreme cruelty is not befitting the medical arts.

Dr. Hill: You are a veterinarian? Yikes. Do you think drilling holes into the head of a monkey, screwing pins into its head and withholding water is OK? And this furthers science? Just because we do not hold Ph.D.'s doesn't mean we are stupid. PETA's methods might be extreme, but the organization reveals ugly truths that we as a society must face. Noted primate scientist, Dr. Jane Goodall, has spoken out against much animal research as redundant.
I will no longer donate money to the University of Utah's health care research system. Thank you PETA for the wake-up call.

When did animals earn the right to be treated like (or better) than humans?

You should all be ashamed of yourselves in that you are taking the side of some over-dramatic people that are attention whores. You have no idea how important animal research is. 5 months ago I had a brain tumor removed at the U and it saved my life, thanks to the animal research that led to the knowledge of my medical team. I work with animals everyday in a veterinary clinic and have a great passion for animals; even I can see the importance of animal research. If it is so important to all of you that it discontinues I suggest you lay yourselves on the operating room table and let them learn on you. In the mean time I will continue to support the people being accused and as a student I also plan to take part in the research. You all have benefited and haven't got the open mind to realize it...

My thought is that when PETA pulls things like releasing mink into the wild and condemning the president for swatting a fly, they seriously reduce their credibility.

And I don't understand something, does PETA not want animals to be gathered from shelters? Why not?

Adam's quote (about third from the top) explains the reason for your question quite well.