More on Animal Rights

For those whom we have been discussing animal rights, esp the J1 classes,


This article highlights some of the animal abuse cases in Singapore (the most recent one involves dousing a kitten in kerosene and setting it on fire! but this is nothing compared to another one about putting a kitten inside a microwave oven!) and how the use of legislation can be a possible deterrent solution. Note how our treatment of animals is a reflection of the kind of society we are (i.e. gracious or not). As said by Gandhi, 'the greatness of a nation is seen in how it treats its weakest members.'




Here are some other related stuff (which I have uploaded b4) that u may want to check out:
1) Link 1 : genetic research on animals; Singapore is using bigger animals in our research facilities at the biopolis
2) Link 2 : importance of watchdog NGOs like ACRES in ensuring the rights of animals are protected
3) Link 3 : a VERY IMPORTANT article on why Singaporeans do not have much of an environmental conscience. MUST-READ!
4) Link 4 : some animals are slaughtered for religious reasons (Hari Raya Haji), but even then, there are strict regulations as to how these animals are to be kept and slaughtered
5) Link 5 : At the end of article 2, the writer's two wishes have proven to be not mere sci-fi fantasy. Article 1 in the link shows that we can now do research without using animals. The article just below here shows that in future, it is possible to 'grow' meat in the lab (i.e. animals need no longer be sacrificed in order for us to feed on them for survival)


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