Posted on 08/10/2008 10:17:46 AM PDT by jazusamo
Despite fears, most academics say they will not be intimidated by violent tactics.
Two firebomb attacks last week on UC Santa Cruz scientists who conduct animal research have angered and worried academics throughout the UC system, who said their work has broad public support and that they will not be intimidated by bombers who crossed the line by targeting families.
"It is outrageous when people's families are targeted," said UCLA Chancellor Gene Block. "This is incredibly serious because it could have led to loss of life. It's chilling."
But Block, a biologist who uses mice in his research on circadian rhythms, said he expects the violent attacks to deter few scientists from working with animals.
"There is deep concern in our community," he said. "People are concerned about their safety, but that is not affecting their work. They are going to continue doing the research."
The incendiary devices that went off in Santa Cruz struck three minutes apart just before 6 a.m. Aug. 2. One destroyed a car outside the home of a researcher who has not been publicly identified. The other exploded on the front porch of researcher David Feldheim's home. As smoke filled the house, he, his wife and their two children fled down an emergency rope ladder. Feldheim injured his feet when he hit the ground.
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But some animal rights activists contend that the use of any animals in research is morally wrong, and that aggressive tactics, including violence, are justified in attempting to end the practice.
Jerry Vlasak, a Los Angeles physician and frequent spokesman for the animal rights movement, maintains that researchers bring the violence on themselves and that any harm to humans is minimal compared to the suffering of lab animals.
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Vlasak Ping!
The animal rights wackos are wackier than ever on the left coast.
If this had happened to abortionists the MSM would be howling about it.
If the chap mentined IS a spokesperson for the group, water boarding should get some names. Water boarding them should produce more names.
Repeat as needed.
We are dealing with terrorists, remember!
News blurb today, they may have found a way to CURE diabetes. Lettuce, was genetically modified and then fed to MICE as a test. MICE fed the lettuce were cured of diabetes after the substance in the lettuce taught their bodies to make insulin. The mice continued to make insulin after removal of the GM lettuce.
I’m for that! Don’t know if he’s the only spokesman but he’s one.
These whack jobs turn a blind eye to the good that the use of animals has done.
“It is outrageous when people’s families are targeted,” said UCLA Chancellor Gene Block. “This is incredibly serious because it could have led to loss of life. It’s chilling.”
Ever read “Frankenstein”, Gene? You and your university buddies created these domestic terrorists.
Better be careful making statements like that. You never know what you might bring upon yourself.
...and it's so much fun for the professional 'union' thugs hired as hit men. Later in the summer when there are more strikes available to picket, these lower paying diversions won't be needed.
Yep, they would be helping their precious animals.
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