Writing an Argumentative Editorial about Initiating Change
Question 5 of 10 • HS BCS Literature and Composition I 25-26
Read the sample student claim and the reasons listed for making this claim.Claim: Although many people argue that medical testing on animals is a violation of animal rights, the benefits it yields for society far outweigh any argument that can be made.Reason #1: Animal research has yielded both pain-relieving and life-saving drugs for humans.Reason #2: Laws prohibit scientists from using animal-based research in cases where non-animal testing would produce equally clear and valid results.
Answer
A
Animal research is extremely costly, so it is in the best financial interest of scientists to pursue other means of testing before deciding to utilize animals in their research.
B
With just 115 inspectors and over 7,500 facilities involved with the research, breeding, or handling of animals in some way, regulation of the Animal Welfare Act is virtually impossible.
C
Enacted in 1966, the Animal Welfare Act is a US federal law that regulates the care and use of animals in a variety of circumstances, including medical research and testing.
D
People will not tolerate the suffering of animals, so it is only logical that scientists will only use animal testing as a last resort when all other measures have failed.