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[Skeptic]

So we should grandfather that in? This guy over here gets lifesaving drugs but little Timmy just born today with some terrible genetic defect...nope, been a holdup on that research son, turns out mice are people too. Whats the score then? Humans, corporations, and soon enough...mice. Fantastic.

There are alternatives to animal research, human cadavers are very useful I believe as well as computer modelling. There's a charity I support called Dr. Hadwen Trust that specialises in non animal research, they have some useful info on their website.

Of course, animal research isn't going to end instantly so there's plenty of time for transition to non animal based research. To assume that little Timmy's condition can't be solved without animal research or that it even would be solved with animal research is just an assumption.

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If you oppose animal testing, what's the other choice? You gonna volunteer as a test subject? Let's be clear: these people would love to see you or a member of your family die rather than get the drugs you need OR further research that might help them or perhaps your children.

Yeah, when I die, why not? As for further research, see above. Just because animal research has been the norm doesn't mean it's the only option.