Editorial: Caring for animals, caring for ourselves (1994)

Spaeth, G. L.

Abstract

Our behavior to other creatures reflects our own characters. We are shaped by what we do. When we act uncaringly toward experimental animals we become uncaring human beings. What is the worth of medical miracles achieved at the cost of inflicting trauma on others that cannot help but scar our own characters? When we act uncaringly towards experimental animals, we damage ourselves. When we hurt experimental animals, we hurt ourselves.