Animal welfarists believe that humans have an understood dominance over animals because we are more advanced and most animals don't actually know their purpose in the world. That is why animals are used to test cosmetic and household products to ensure human safety, and to look for new cures or treatments for diseases. However, animal welfare also means that animals can be slaughtered for fur coats, as long as it is done in the most humane way possible. Most animals rights activists believe that no human goes through life absolutely NEEDING a fur coat, and that it is unnecessary cruelty to animals.
Which side do you choose?
I think that there is a happy medium between PETA and animal-welfarists. Personally, I do not think that animals should be tested for cosmetics. There is no humane way to experiment; there are too many factors that can hurt the animal. There are other ways to test cosmetics; it has been done by Tresseme hair care, Burts Bees cosmetics, and Victoria's Secret fragrences/cosmetics, for example. I agree, that if it is done humanely, leather and fur goods are okay. When it is endagered animals being slaughtered, that is not okay. There is no excuse for animal cruelty, and you don't have to be in an activist group to say so. Thanks for bringing this up, it's very thought provoking!
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