http://www.opposingviews.com/tags/animal-rights Opposing Views - animal rights http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-when-you-think-of-animal-rights-don-t-forget-about-bugs By PETA - People for Ethical Treatment of Animals<br/><br/> Bugs are fascinating, and if anyone tries to tell you different, have them check out this article ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:07:49 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-when-you-think-of-animal-rights-don-t-forget-about-bugs http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-hey-hunters-come-to-montana-and-kill-a-wolf By Natural Resources Defense Council - The Earth's Best Defense<br/><br/> You could pay an outfitter in the Northern Rockies $3,600 or $2,900 for a guided hunt to kill ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:37:59 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-hey-hunters-come-to-montana-and-kill-a-wolf http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-peta-creates-dairy-free-chocolate-bin-laden-bites-for-troops By PETA - People for Ethical Treatment of Animals<br/><br/> by Logan Scherer I've heard my fair share of oxymorons, but never one as (literally) ... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:17 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-peta-creates-dairy-free-chocolate-bin-laden-bites-for-troops http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-peta-fires-back-at-hunter-and-meat-lover-sarah-palin By PETA - People for Ethical Treatment of Animals<br/><br/> Former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin 's new book is hitting ... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:57:33 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-peta-fires-back-at-hunter-and-meat-lover-sarah-palin http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-russians-scrap-plan-to-use-whale-penis-in-ultra-luxury-suv By Sierra Club - Explore, Enjoy and Protect the Planet<br/><br/> by Michael Mullaley What do Greenpeace, Pamela Anderson, and million-dollar Russian SUVs have in ... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:21:36 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-russians-scrap-plan-to-use-whale-penis-in-ultra-luxury-suv http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-undercover-peta-probe-alleges-animal-cruelty-at-u-of-utah-labs By PETA - People for Ethical Treatment of Animals<br/><br/> For more than eight months in 2009, a PETA investigator worked undercover inside the laboratories ... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:38:07 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-undercover-peta-probe-alleges-animal-cruelty-at-u-of-utah-labs http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/are-vegetarians-healthier Could veggie burgers increase your lifespan? Many experts insist that switching to a vegetarian lifestyle can greatly increase overall health, leading some to ditch their pork rinds like an old smoking habit. Still others swear by an omnivorous diet, saying that occasional New York steak never hurt anyone. Is a fresh helping of tofu just what the doctor ordered, or only a lot of empty calories? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Yes" side: <ul> <li>PETA</li> <li>International Vegetarian Union</li> <li>Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine</li> </ul> Experts on the "No" side: <ul> <li>Weston A. Price Foundation</li> <li>Scott Gold</li> </ul> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:46:38 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/are-vegetarians-healthier http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/can-medical-research-on-animals-be-justified No one relishes using animals for experimentation, but the medical community has long insisted that such research helps develop potentially life-saving drugs and treatments. Is this justification compelling enough to continue using animals for medical research? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Yes" side: <ul> <li>Wesley J. Smith</li> </ul> Experts on the "No" side: <ul> <li>PETA</li> <li>Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine</li> </ul> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:45:00 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/can-medical-research-on-animals-be-justified http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-animals-be-kept-in-zoos For many people, the zoo is a source of childhood amazement and fond memories: swinging monkeys, laughing hyenas and growling tigers. Conservationists say zoos advance their educational and preservationist efforts, but others see zoos as prisons where innocent creatures are unjustly held captive. The next time your child asks you to take them to the zoo, what will your answer be? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Yes" side: <ul> <li>Jack Hanna</li> </ul> Experts on the "No" side: <ul> <li>PETA</li> </ul> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:45:00 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-animals-be-kept-in-zoos http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-we-keep-pets Do you remember your first dog or cat? Perhaps even your first boa constrictor? Whatever your preference, pets can play a huge role in our lives, even becoming full-fledged family members. But is domestication really in an animal’s best interest? Does pet ownership create a loving bond between human and animal, or does it only serve our own interests? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Yes" side: <ul> <li>The Humane Society of the United States</li> </ul> Experts on the "No" side: <ul> <li>Gary L. Francione</li> </ul> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:45:00 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-we-keep-pets http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-we-eat-meat Thanksgiving arrives every year with a heated debate over how to best cook that plump and juicy turkey. But the idea of a tofu turkey (also known as a “tofurkey”) has gone from a joke a couple years ago to a reality for many. While vegetarianism has been practiced for over a thousand years in some countries, it is a relatively new concept in the West. And so, with the question cropping up more and more often, should we eat meat? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Yes" side: <ul> <li>Reason Foundation</li> <li>The Center for Consumer Freedom</li> </ul> Experts on the "No" side: <ul> <li>PETA</li> <li>Gary L. Francione</li> </ul> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:45:00 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-we-eat-meat http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-animals-have-the-same-rights-as-people Last year Leona Helmsley left $12 million to her dog, Trouble, setting off a heated courtroom battle. California just passed a proposition that says farm animals must be humanely caged. The legal line between humans and animals is blurring further everyday. When it comes to "animal rights," should your cocker spaniel be entitled to the same freedoms and protections as your kid? <br/><br/> Experts on the "That Depends on Your Worldview" side: <ul> <li>Paul J. Fitzgerald, S.J.</li> </ul> Experts on the "Animal Rights Don't Exist" side: <ul> <li>Tibor Machan</li> </ul> Experts on the "Similar Rights for Animals" side: <ul> <li>Bob Torres</li> </ul> Experts on the "Making Sense of Animal Rights" side: <ul> <li>Eric Prescott</li> </ul> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:45:00 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-animals-have-the-same-rights-as-people