Alleged Quote by Gary L. Francione
“Most of the time, those who use animals in experiments justify that use by pointing to alleged benefits to human and animal health and the supposed necessity of using animals to obtain those benefits.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Animals, Property, and the Law, 1995
Animal research is defended by claimed human/animal health benefits, but this justification overlooks ethical concerns and alternatives.
In simple terms: People cite health gains to defend animal testing, ignoring moral issues.
Key Takeaway
Seek humane alternatives to animal experiments.
Themes
ethics
science
animal rights
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
ethical
scientific
When to use this quote
- research labs
- regulatory review
- policy making
Key Concepts
utilitarianism
rights
alternatives
Questions to Reflect On
- Are claimed benefits sufficient to outweigh animal suffering?
- What non‑animal methods could replace these experiments?
A Different Perspective
Benefits are often speculative and not guaranteed.
