HUMAN AND ANIMAL RIGHTS

With the firestorm over Sarah Palin's nomination continuing it has become increasingly clear that the GOP plans to label any legitimate criticism of the governor or her policies as sexist.

The animal rights movement, however noble, is struggling to compete with the greed, arrogance, and narcissism of modern consumer culture. Token gestures aside, real action is nowhere to be seen.

Henry Spira, one of the first animal rights activists, brought the liberation movement into the spotlight by protesting against such issues as animal testing and factory farms. He and Peter Singer lead nonviolent campaigns to show people that animals deserve consideration.

Animal experimentation has resulted in some of the most profound breakthroughs in 19th, 20th and 21st century medicine, including various vaccines, such as the smallpox vaccine.

While all living creatures should be treated humanely, there is a line between humane treatment and radical animal rights changes. Though well-intentioned, some of the radical views commonly espoused are not practical nor humane.

This book will do three things to you: It will inform you, it will enrage you and it will empower you to make better food choices.

A list of cruelty clothing for sale that promotes animal rights in a peaceful and less controversial manner.

Animal protection laws and caring for for your precious pets.

A sound view of the topic of animal rights that questions the need and usefulness of using amimals to further science.

Our children's minds are being subverted by subtle messages from animal rights groups, such as PETA , through various media. This short article explores that.

Have animal rights gone too far?

If you have a love for animals but are restrained for time or simply want a more pleasant way at expressing your opinions, consider these tips to become an animal rights activist.

I am a believer in animal rights, but I am a supporter of animal welfare.

Knut, a baby polar bear who has become the unofficial "face" of the Berlin Zoo, should be given a lethal injection, according to some animal rights activists. They say it is to avoid the "humiliation" and "embarrassment" Knut would feel at being kept as a pet.

A career in animal welfare and health is important and there are different areas to specialized in. Veterinary Medicine and Animal Behavior are two areas with special requirements for training. Love of animals is important but so is voluntary experience.

Animals cannot speak for themselves, and in some cases you might be their only hope.

Most of ancient religions in the world have a history of preaching compassion and kindness towards other mobile species other than humans. Buddhism, Jainism, Hindu, Muslim from the east and Jewish, ....

This essay was written for an interdisciplinary biology course. It discusses the hot-button issue of animal rights with regards to medical research.

Any idea is a good idea when put to use, and visiting the HSUS website is an easy way to become a part of the legislative solution for animal protection.