Some people argue that testing on animals for medical research is necessary. Others say that this should not happen. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The topic of medical
research
and testing on
animals
is subject to much controversy and, on one side of the debate, are those who argue that
such
procedures are morally reprehensible. Is it reasonable for humans to continue to conduct testing on
animals
for our own selfish gains? Supporters of animal rights generally claim that
animals
have no way to explicitly give consent and that
such
procedures can cause unnecessary pain and even premature death of the creature. We, as humans, often talk about consent in our day-to-day relationships and,
therefore
, anti-testing activists will apply the same logic in these discussions. If an animal cannot speak, can it reasonably agree to
being
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a
research
subject? While these opponents make valid and important points, it is my view that we should continue to use animal testing since
such
research
has often resulted in the prevention and even curing of diseases
which
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would have once cut our lives short. Many patients who suffer from debilitating illnesses
such
as multiple sclerosis can now enjoy a
much improved
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quality of life thanks to the progress made by
research
which
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has been conducted on
animals
. The current status quo does not mean that we have to continue testing on
animals
forever. My view is that we should endeavour to find other ways we can conduct medical
research
using methods
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may not have been discovered yet, always keeping in mind the importance of not causing harm to
animals
where it can be avoided. For now though, despite the problems of animal consent, I believe the benefits of
this
research
to human life outweigh the drawbacks.
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