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Why do people test on animals not humans?

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Because testing some things (like new drugs whose effects aren't fully known) on humans can be at best unethical and at worst criminal.

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Is it legal to test drugs on animals?

Yes they are consider humans. you can test drugs on humans. but who would?? sick people i tell you!


Animals should not have the same rights as people?

i think humans are superior then animals because if we didn't have animals to test on then we would have to test on our selves and more human would die from the chemical test and animals need humans to live so they can live.


Why should you bother to help animals that are being tested on?

because animals have feelings as much as humans so why test it on animals when we can test it on humans.


Why are animals are getting tested on?

no its because people are idiots and they dont relize that the things they test could have a different effect on animals then they do on humans.


Why should you test products on people instead of animals?

If you tested it on animals it might not work. we have similar immune systems but not the same so it is better to test on humans. plus it is hard to find animals with the exact same problems as humans. humans have often become sick or even dead because we test on animals. animal are not the same as us therefore the effects and outcomes are different to them rather than to us.


What are the test on animals for?

= "What are the test on animals for?" = = They test mainly new vaccines that they want to make available to humans, so they test on animals to make sure that the vaccines are safe, and actually work. =


How many people think it is unfair to test on animal?

there are people all over the world who think animal testing is unfair animals are just like humans there are people all over the world who think animal testing is unfair animals are just like humans


Where do peopel test animals?

People test animals in labs.


Why should products be tested on animals?

we should test products on animals because they can easily be replaced and humans cant -- Rubbish! Humans are different from animals. What is good or bad for one is not necessarily for the other. We should test on convicted prisoners! These people have committed crimes against society and this way they can serve their debt to society.


Is dissecting real animals important?

Dissecting real animals is important because certain animals have similar charcteristics to humans. They can help with medical procedures and you can test on animals instead of humans.


Is it right to test things which may benefit humans on animals?

If it is harmful to the animals, then no, it's not right to test it on animals. But if it is totally harmless, then it is okay. But I wouldn't say it is 'right'.


Is it appropriate to test products on animals to be sure they will not harm humans?

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