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Always Question a Scientist

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and an accountant and an economist and any other "expert" that uses their field to claim a moral authority. This is one of the reasons why we are still on the losing end of the battle with animal researchers. It doesn't mean that you have the moral authority to tell me that I must support animal testing because you know better.

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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

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There's a vague sense that perhaps he cares about the dogs or thinks that what he does to them might present an ethical dilemma, but the overwhelming feeling is that it's all worth it. Actually, I didn't quit neuroscience as a result of the experiences described, but I did quit working with animals. The entire idea isn't justifiable.