Exemplification: Animal Rights

Scientists who perform life-threatening experiments on any particular animal species should not have permission to do so, because all animals deserve rights, and should be treated equally. Animals have every right to live and be free. They should not be locked up in cages and used for experiments. An example would be lab rats, which are small, furry, creatures that are experimented on horrifically in scientific labs.  All species should be treated equally; no matter what shape, size, color or behavior they may dictate.

            Animals are not able to speak up as humans do; if they could it is imaginable and almost guaranteed that scientists would not dare touch another animal. This is a horrendous act of unfair cruelty towards millions of innocent animals. “Meanwhile, scientists routinely perform experiments on fruit flies, frogs, pigs, fish, rabbits, dogs and cats. But the most common subjects are rats, mice and birds, which make up about 95 percent of all lab animals” (Fehr-Snyder and Hart). The fact these animals are small in size, and produce babies by the hundreds does not give any one the right to kill and torture animals of any species.

            The scientists who are performing these experiments are actually causing unnecessary torture to animals. “Isn't it immoral to breed creatures for the sole purpose of killing them, to raise them so they can be sliced, diced and studied?” (Fehr-Snyder and Hart).  It is wrong, and noticed the animals experimented on are of only certain species. Don’t lab rats and birds deserve rights as any other species? Why not perform such experiments on horses, dolphins, giraffes, and lions or any animal of that sort? Are they not suggestible creatures to use for the daily research in labs? Isn’t this an unfair decision towards certain species? These creatures have emotional, physical, and sensory feelings, which is what the human being feels as well. Yet, why do we neglect those points?

            There are so many people fighting for animal rights. Only time can tell when their voices will be heard. The sad part is that animal cruelty can be ended right now; yet no one takes a stand. “It still surprises many people to learn that non-animal testing methods are not only more ethical, they are also more applicable to human health. The differences in biology, chemistry and physiology mean that research conducted on animals doesn't always translate effectively to humans” (Barnard). This statement demonstrates two points; the first point is that there are more efficient ways of doing experiments rather than causing the deaths of innocent bystanders. Secondly, the research done on animals don’t relate to humans in certain aspects, such as biologically, physiologically, and through chemistry. This makes the experiments performed on animals unnecessary and cruel.

            In conclusion, animals deserve special rights that should be directly announced to scientists and action should take place. Those who are creating cruel experiments towards animals of any species and cause unnecessary deaths should be stopped. Such people should understand that animals have emotions, and feelings just as humans do. We must take this into consideration for the well being of the animal kingdom and each individual species as a whole. Whether it’s a goat, monkey, dog, tiger, zebra, bear or any creature in the world, they should all be treated fairly, equally and with respect. “ It's been called our next big moral challenge. Over the next century, activists say, we will come to see animals in a different way and recognize that we can no longer use them for our own ends” (Fehr-Snyder and Hart). One day we will see animals differently, and develop and understanding that animals can no longer be tortured or harmed, but loved; no species will be left behind. 

Works Cited

Barnard, Neal. "Ask the Doc: What Are Alternatives to Animal Testing?." Vegetarian Times.

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Fehr-Snyder, Kerry, and others. "Almost Human." Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ). Dec. 10  

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Assignment #3 Descriptive Writing – Sensory; The Greatest Halloween Party

            It’s the night of October 31, Halloween night. The uncanny feeling of the night gives chills to my tender body. I feel scared but excited at the same time. How can one feel two things at once you ask? Simple, the scary creatures that are roaming around at night frighten the hell out of me, and I am excited to go to a Halloween party. I have been looking forward to this weekend all year!

            Getting ready that night brought so much thrill that I went a little overboard. I couldn’t help being extra creative with the glitter, blood, and Halloween masks. I even went all out with my house and decorated the outside with lights, spider webs and even spooky music.  As I made my way to this Halloween party I couldn’t wait to see how they designed it. I looked extraordinary in my vampire queen costume.

            As I enter into the house for the Halloween party, I hear the spine chilling music in the hallway leading to the entrance. I take a nice look around the room. My eyes glance upon a statue of Dracula to my left, as I make my way across the room, counterclockwise. Next, I smell the cookies, which are right next to Dracula on a set table. I walk over to the cookie stand and eagerly grab four. I spot my friend named Alexandra and I couldn’t help but touch her alligator suit. It felt so rough and real that it amazed me.

            Next to my friend, I see a Halloween cake. It looks so beautiful with the orange and black colors and immense at size! I have to take a taste of the icing. It feels soft on my tongue and melts right in my mouth. I take in the sweet taste of the icing and as I open my eyes I see the DJ and the dance floor. I think to myself, “man, this party is grand”.

As my eyes wander, lingering its way back to the Dracula statue, the host comes right up behind me and pokes me. “AHHHHHH! I screamed.” Wow, it's my worst nightmare, a character called “the ring girl”. I blankly stare at the unidentified person behind the outrageously terrifying costume. The long black hair going down to the floor, the cold hands, the color of blue and that gruesome face that takes your soul away. I soon notice the unidentified “ring girl” is a man. He offers me lemonade and I politely take it. I blink, smile, and the next thing you know I scurry off to the bathroom.

With my heart beating, sweat dripping, and brain pounding, I feel like I’m going crazy. I take a deep breath and forget all that happened in order for me to enjoy the rest of my night. “Of course it’s not real”, I thought to myself. I marched right back to the dance floor and boogied down. I couldn’t believe I got so caught up in what was happening that I missed out on all the costumes. Glancing around I saw witches, dwarves, wizards, black cats and a pirate costume, which caught my eye. The way the sword fits in the brown belt pocket and the size astonished me. I run over to greet the man in the pirate costume his name is William and he asks me to dance. I feel so secure in his arms as we swiftly dance across the floor. The music matching every step we make and the lights flickering at all the right times.     

What a great night, I haven’t been to a party so detailed in years. The moon is full and radiant, and everyone is having fun. I wish everyday could bring joy and festive fun like today. I walk out towards the balcony, feeling the crisp windy air, as I stare right at the moon. The music starts to slow down as the party is coming to an end. I smile and turn around to feel my hair blow me in the direction of the party. “What an extraordinary evening, I tell the host”. He takes me to the wooden door where the music is softly playing the Halloween melodies. I walk into the night, back to my car, and drive peacefully home.